Prepare against Manfredi La Barbera
FM · Italy · World #6,674 classical · FIDE ID 2867740
When preparing against Manfredi La Barbera, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 146 games by Manfredi La Barbera, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Manfredi La Barbera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfredi La Barbera 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 | 2,232 | 2,304 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,036 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,153 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 40 | 40 | 66 | 27.4% |
| As White | 81 | 21 | 23 | 37 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 17 | 29 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfredi La Barbera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfredi La Barbera's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 98.8% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Barbera usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Barbera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Barbera usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Barbera usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 71.0% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Manfredi La Barbera's chess games
All 146 games by Manfredi La Barbera in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 40 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,402 | 2nd Paphos Open | C15 |
| Jun 2024 | Duilio Collutiis | 2,322 | Acqui Terme Open | B48 |
| Aug 2025 | Almos Konyves | 2,310 | Budapest 1 Week Aug IMB | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Barnabas Kovacsy | 2,304 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | C44 |
| Jun 2024 | Rafael Enzo Mantovani | 2,210 | Acqui Terme Open | B62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,100 |
| Budapest FS02 Nadassy | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,096 |
| SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,254 |
| 01 Budapest SixDays IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,959 |
| 2º Torneo EffectFul NEXT GEN Gironi-PlayOff | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| ONE SHORT WEEK IMB Dec | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfredi La Barbera's chess games?
146 games by Manfredi La Barbera, from Dec 2017 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 Manfredi La Barbera has played.
What does Manfredi La Barbera play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Manfredi La Barbera opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfredi La Barbera answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Manfredi La Barbera play as White?
As White, Manfredi La Barbera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfredi La Barbera play as Black?
As Black, Manfredi La Barbera most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Manfredi La Barbera's FIDE rating?
Manfredi La Barbera is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Manfredi La Barbera played?
Our database contains 146 games by Manfredi La Barbera, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfredi La Barbera?
146 games by Manfredi La Barbera 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.