Prepare against Jordan Manov
BGR · World #146,895 classical · FIDE ID 2914441
When preparing against Jordan Manov, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 40 games by Jordan Manov, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jordan Manov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jordan Manov 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 | 1,602 | 1,741 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,741 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 25.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jordan Manov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jordan Manov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Manov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Manov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Manov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Manov usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Manov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g5 (17% of these games) — Manov usually continues Nxg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Jordan Manov's chess games
All 40 games by Jordan Manov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Ross Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Sandro Bitti | 1,750 | 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | D45 |
| Aug 2018 | Angelika Nikolova | 1,098 | 32nd Teteven Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,653 |
| Sofia Asenova&Ivanova Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
| 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,596 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,527 |
| 2nd Sofia Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jordan Manov's chess games?
40 games by Jordan Manov, from Sep 2010 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 Jordan Manov has played.
What does Jordan Manov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jordan Manov opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jordan Manov answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jordan Manov play as White?
As White, Jordan Manov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jordan Manov play as Black?
As Black, Jordan Manov most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jordan Manov's FIDE rating?
Jordan Manov is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jordan Manov played?
Our database contains 40 games by Jordan Manov, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jordan Manov?
40 games by Jordan Manov 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.