Prepare against Manis Davidovich
United States · World #32,833 classical · FIDE ID 2020980
Our database contains 65 games by Manis Davidovich, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manis Davidovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manis Davidovich 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 | 1,970 | 2,066 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 25 | 14 | 26 | 38.5% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manis Davidovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manis Davidovich's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 75.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Davidovich usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Davidovich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Davidovich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Davidovich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Davidovich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Davidovich usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Manis Davidovich's chess games
All 65 games by Manis Davidovich in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Eric Fischvogt | 2,254 | Lansing Open | C56 |
| Nov 2002 | Cornel Ferenti | 2,169 | Motor City Open | B33 |
| Dec 2002 | Robert O'Donnell | 2,165 | Motor City Open | E92 |
| Jun 2003 | Thomas Hartwig | 2,155 | Warren Bottom-Half Open | C42 |
| Mar 2017 | James Mills | 2,135 | Columbus Schwarzenegger Open | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Open | 2004 | 17 | 9 | 2,103 |
| Motor City Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Auburn Hills Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,279 |
| Warren Bottom-Half Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| 1st Detroit Open | 2003 | 3 | 3 | 2,335 |
| Columbus Schwarzenegger Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,925 |
| Indianapolis Premier | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,871 |
| Romulus Open | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manis Davidovich's chess games?
65 games by Manis Davidovich, from Oct 2012 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 Manis Davidovich has played.
What does Manis Davidovich play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Manis Davidovich opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manis Davidovich answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games).
What openings does Manis Davidovich play as White?
As White, Manis Davidovich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manis Davidovich play as Black?
As Black, Manis Davidovich most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Manis Davidovich's FIDE rating?
Manis Davidovich is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Manis Davidovich played?
Our database contains 65 games by Manis Davidovich, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manis Davidovich?
65 games by Manis Davidovich 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.