Prepare against Ilan Manor
GM · Israel · World #893 classical · FIDE ID 2800110
Our database contains 485 games by Ilan Manor, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilan Manor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilan Manor 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 | 2,462 | 2,496 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,418 | 2,453 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 189 | 146 | 150 | 39.0% |
| As White | 236 | 105 | 72 | 59 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 249 | 84 | 74 | 91 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilan Manor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilan Manor's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 74.2% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 26 | 11.0% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.1% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 5.9% | 53.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Manor usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Manor usually continues c4 (68.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Manor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (73% of these games) — Manor usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Manor usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Manor usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 67.6% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 12.7% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 82.8% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 10.1% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Ilan Manor's chess games
All 485 games by Ilan Manor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 189 wins, 146 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 46 | 21/12/13 | 45.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ilia Smirin | 2,615 | chT-ISR | E90 |
| May 2003 | Alexander Huzman | 2,589 | chT-ISR | E01 |
| Jan 1996 | Yona Kosashvili | 2,580 | Rishon Le Ziyyon | D39 |
| Feb 2010 | Boris Alterman | 2,580 | chT-ISR | D30 |
| Mar 2018 | Evgeny Postny | 2,574 | chT-ISR | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 115 | 54 | 2,444 |
| ch-ISR | 1998 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,435 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1996 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,540 |
| Tel Aviv ASA | 1995 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,435 |
| Bern zt | 1990 | 15 | 6 | 2,401 |
| ch-ISR 24th | 1988 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,497 |
| Wch U20 | 1988 | 13 | 8 | 2,551 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1987 | 13 | 7 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilan Manor's chess games?
485 games by Ilan Manor, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ilan Manor has played.
What does Ilan Manor play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Ilan Manor opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilan Manor answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ilan Manor play as White?
As White, Ilan Manor's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilan Manor play as Black?
As Black, Ilan Manor most often plays: Benoni Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Ilan Manor's FIDE rating?
Ilan Manor is currently rated 2,462 in classical chess, 2,418 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ilan Manor played?
Our database contains 485 games by Ilan Manor, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 146 draws, 150 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilan Manor?
485 games by Ilan Manor 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.