Prepare against Ilya Manakov
FM · DEU · World #2,789 classical · FIDE ID 4121740
Our database contains 181 games by Ilya Manakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Manakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Manakov 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 | 2,347 | 2,376 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 71 | 71 | 38 | 39.2% |
| As White | 88 | 40 | 30 | 17 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 93 | 31 | 41 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Manakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Manakov's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 48.9% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 24 | 27.3% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 15.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Manakov usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Manakov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Manakov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Manakov usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Manakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Manakov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 88.9% | 57.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 74.3% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Ilya Manakov's chess games
All 181 games by Ilya Manakov 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: 71 wins, 71 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,531 | 24th Staufer Open | E99 |
| Oct 2000 | Valery A Loginov | 2,514 | 8th Chigorin Memorial | B88 |
| Jan 2006 | Sven Joachim | 2,480 | 18th Staufer Open | B88 |
| Nov 1999 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,432 | 7th Chigorin Memorial | B33 |
| Nov 2000 | Vitaly Terentiev | 2,404 | 8th Chigorin Memorial | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,382 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,307 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
| Chigorin Memorial | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| 8th Chigorin Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,391 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,365 |
| 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,427 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Manakov's chess games?
181 games by Ilya Manakov, 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 Ilya Manakov has played.
What does Ilya Manakov play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Ilya Manakov opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Manakov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ilya Manakov play as White?
As White, Ilya Manakov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Manakov play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Manakov most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Ilya Manakov's FIDE rating?
Ilya Manakov is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Ilya Manakov played?
Our database contains 181 games by Ilya Manakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 71 draws, 38 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Manakov?
181 games by Ilya Manakov 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.