Prepare against Ivana Manova
WFM · North Macedonia · World #35,303 classical · FIDE ID 15003590
When preparing against Ivana Manova, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Ivana Manova, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivana Manova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivana Manova 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 | 1,958 | 2,059 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,953 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 151 | 69 | 170 | 38.7% |
| As White | 187 | 83 | 34 | 70 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 203 | 68 | 35 | 100 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivana Manova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivana Manova's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 97.3% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Manova usually continues Nf3 (40.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Manova usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Manova usually continues d4 (56.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Manova usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Manova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 77.2% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 15 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 62.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.0% | 42.9% |
Ivana Manova's chess games
All 390 games by Ivana Manova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Sep 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: 151 wins, 69 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Dragoljub Jacimovic | 2,403 | chT-FRM | C13 |
| Aug 2021 | Zoran Ilic | 2,264 | 29th chT-FRM | B51 |
| Nov 2021 | Daniela Movileanu | 2,214 | 23rd chT-EU w | C91 |
| Aug 2018 | Nedzmedin Sadiki | 2,187 | chT-FRM | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Johanna Paasikangas Tella | 2,155 | Olympiad Women-44 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM w | 2024 | 32 | 28.5 | 1,998 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 28 | 8 | 1,809 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-FRM w | 2023 | 19 | 14 | 1,808 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2021 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,878 |
| 23rd ch-EU w | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivana Manova's chess games?
390 games by Ivana Manova, from Jan 2013 to Sep 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 Ivana Manova has played.
What does Ivana Manova play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Ivana Manova opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivana Manova answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ivana Manova play as White?
As White, Ivana Manova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivana Manova play as Black?
As Black, Ivana Manova most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Ivana Manova's FIDE rating?
Ivana Manova is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ivana Manova played?
Our database contains 390 games by Ivana Manova, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 69 draws, 170 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivana Manova?
390 games by Ivana Manova 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.