Prepare against Hiroshi Manabe
Japan · World #44,432 classical · FIDE ID 7000820
Our database contains 41 games by Hiroshi Manabe, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hiroshi Manabe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hiroshi Manabe 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 | 1,916 | 2,123 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,979 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 2,006 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 36.6% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hiroshi Manabe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hiroshi Manabe's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Manabe usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Manabe usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Manabe usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Hiroshi Manabe's chess games
All 41 games by Hiroshi Manabe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Simon Schweizer | 2,186 | ch-JPN 52nd | C10 |
| May 2018 | Masateru Suzuki | 1,986 | ch-JPN | A17 |
| Apr 2018 | Takuma Osaka | 1,956 | ch-JPN | D87 |
| Nov 2021 | Show Kitagami | 1,927 | Tokyo Japan Open | E97 |
| May 2019 | Satoshi Hirao | 1,921 | ch-JPN 52nd | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2022 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 50 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,886 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| Tokyo Japan Open | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hiroshi Manabe's chess games?
41 games by Hiroshi Manabe, from Oct 2008 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 Hiroshi Manabe has played.
What does Hiroshi Manabe play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Hiroshi Manabe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hiroshi Manabe answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hiroshi Manabe play as White?
As White, Hiroshi Manabe's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hiroshi Manabe play as Black?
As Black, Hiroshi Manabe most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Hiroshi Manabe's FIDE rating?
Hiroshi Manabe is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Hiroshi Manabe played?
Our database contains 41 games by Hiroshi Manabe, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hiroshi Manabe?
41 games by Hiroshi Manabe 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.