Prepare against Jovica Manic
IM · Serbia · World #11,145 classical · FIDE ID 901849
Our database contains 171 games by Jovica Manic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovica Manic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovica Manic 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 | 2,152 | 2,305 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,262 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 32 | 85 | 54 | 18.7% |
| As White | 82 | 24 | 37 | 21 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 89 | 8 | 48 | 33 | 9.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovica Manic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovica Manic's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 35.4% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 29 | 35.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 28.0% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Manic usually continues Bg5 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Manic usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Manic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Manic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Manic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Manic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 63.6% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 50.0% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Jovica Manic's chess games
All 171 games by Jovica Manic 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: 32 wins, 85 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 2/5/13 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 2/11/2 | 13.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,384 | chT-SRB Central | A13 |
| Jan 1991 | Lazar Gruic | 2,365 | Belgrade B | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Dragan Solak | 2,365 | chT-YUG | C42 |
| Jan 1991 | Milan Bajovic | 2,345 | Belgrade Open | C50 |
| Jan 1991 | Zoran Mijailovic | 2,330 | Belgrade Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 37 | 11 | 2,179 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 28 | 10.5 | 2,257 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2017 | 22 | 13 | 2,279 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1983 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| Belgrade B | 1991 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| Belgrade Open | 1991 | 10 | 6 | 2,427 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovica Manic's chess games?
171 games by Jovica Manic, 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 Jovica Manic has played.
What does Jovica Manic play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Jovica Manic opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovica Manic answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jovica Manic play as White?
As White, Jovica Manic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovica Manic play as Black?
As Black, Jovica Manic most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Jovica Manic's FIDE rating?
Jovica Manic is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jovica Manic played?
Our database contains 171 games by Jovica Manic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 85 draws, 54 losses (18.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovica Manic?
171 games by Jovica Manic 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.