Prepare against Eric Manet
France · World #46,014 classical · FIDE ID 612847
When preparing against Eric Manet, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Eric Manet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Manet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Manet before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,909 | 2,085 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,983 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 52 | 47 | 92 | 27.2% |
| As White | 97 | 30 | 19 | 48 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 94 | 22 | 28 | 44 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Manet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Manet's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 95.9% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Manet usually continues Nf3 (33.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Manet usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Manet usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Manet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Manet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Manet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 94.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Eric Manet's chess games
All 191 games by Eric Manet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 52 wins, 47 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 1/6/10 | 5.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Manuel Gonzales | 2,312 | 24th Bethune Open | A48 |
| May 2003 | Jose-Claude De Sousa | 2,304 | FRA Cup quarterfinal | B53 |
| Jul 2007 | Guillaume Bianchi | 2,132 | Proville Open 4th | B01 |
| Nov 2008 | Thibault Landie | 2,128 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | A12 |
| Jan 2007 | Jacky Groz | 2,083 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,096 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,884 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,204 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,194 |
| chT-Nord Pas de Cal | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,876 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Manet's chess games?
191 games by Eric Manet, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Eric Manet has played.
What does Eric Manet play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Eric Manet opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Manet answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Manet play as White?
As White, Eric Manet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Manet play as Black?
As Black, Eric Manet most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Eric Manet's FIDE rating?
Eric Manet is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Eric Manet played?
Our database contains 191 games by Eric Manet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 47 draws, 92 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Manet?
191 games by Eric Manet reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.