Prepare against Ljubomir Manic
Serbia · World #20,578 classical · FIDE ID 902730
When preparing against Ljubomir Manic, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Ljubomir Manic, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ljubomir Manic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubomir 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 | 2,052 | 2,192 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,152 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 5 | 24 | 15 | 11.4% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubomir Manic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubomir Manic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Manic usually continues b3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Manic usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Manic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Ljubomir Manic's chess games
All 44 games by Ljubomir Manic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A13 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Vladeta Sandic | 2,335 | chT-SRB Central | A58 |
| May 2014 | Petar A Savic | 2,127 | cupT-SRB Central Serbia | E60 |
| May 2014 | Miomir Jocic | 2,039 | cupT-SRB Central Serbia | A17 |
| Sep 2011 | Stefan B Ilic | 1,774 | chT2-SRB East CS | A15 |
| May 2014 | Jovana Zlatanovic | 1,716 | cupT-SRB Central Serbia | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 19 | 6 | 2,081 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| cupT-SRB Central Serbia | 2014 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,347 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,174 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubomir Manic's chess games?
44 games by Ljubomir Manic, from Oct 2014 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 Ljubomir Manic has played.
What does Ljubomir Manic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ljubomir Manic opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubomir Manic answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ljubomir Manic play as White?
As White, Ljubomir Manic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubomir Manic play as Black?
As Black, Ljubomir Manic most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ljubomir Manic's FIDE rating?
Ljubomir Manic is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (May 2015).
How many games has Ljubomir Manic played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ljubomir Manic, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses (11.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubomir Manic?
44 games by Ljubomir 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.