Prepare against Manmay Chopra
CM · India · World #8,219 classical · FIDE ID 25649191
When preparing against Manmay Chopra, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 61.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Manmay Chopra, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Manmay Chopra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manmay Chopra 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 | 2,202 | 2,217 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,262 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,225 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 54 | 36 | 47 | 39.4% |
| As White | 66 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manmay Chopra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manmay Chopra's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 48 | 72.7% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 19.7% | 73.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Chopra usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Chopra usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Chopra usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 73.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Chopra usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Chopra usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Chopra usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Manmay Chopra's chess games
All 137 games by Manmay Chopra in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 54 wins, 36 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Stephen J Gordon | 2,429 | VI Mindsports Int Open | A13 |
| Nov 2025 | Niklas Schmider | 2,423 | 15th London Classic Open | A05 |
| Feb 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Nov 2025 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A06 |
| Feb 2026 | Roberto Carlos Gomez Ledo | 2,370 | Titled Tue | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,201 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,173 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,300 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,278 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,127 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| London Classic Masters | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manmay Chopra's chess games?
137 games by Manmay Chopra, from Jan 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 Manmay Chopra has played.
What does Manmay Chopra play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Manmay Chopra opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manmay Chopra answers 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Manmay Chopra play as White?
As White, Manmay Chopra's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manmay Chopra play as Black?
As Black, Manmay Chopra most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Manmay Chopra's FIDE rating?
Manmay Chopra is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Manmay Chopra played?
Our database contains 137 games by Manmay Chopra, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 36 draws, 47 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manmay Chopra?
137 games by Manmay Chopra 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.