Prepare against Manouk Borzakian
France · World #9,133 classical · FIDE ID 615625
Our database contains 139 games by Manouk Borzakian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manouk Borzakian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manouk Borzakian 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 | 2,183 | 2,290 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,187 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 53 | 29 | 56 | 38.1% |
| As White | 67 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manouk Borzakian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manouk Borzakian's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Borzakian usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Borzakian usually continues f4 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Borzakian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 68.6% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 11 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 74.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 25.9% | 7.1% |
Manouk Borzakian's chess games
All 139 games by Manouk Borzakian 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: 53 wins, 29 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/1/4 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 13/8/18 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Gildas Goldsztejn | 2,359 | chT2-FRA 0405 | E94 |
| Aug 2003 | Frederic Saez | 2,293 | ch-FRA Accession | B08 |
| Apr 2004 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,283 | 71st Paris Apsap Open | E92 |
| Nov 2004 | Hector Giacomini | 2,278 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A49 |
| Jul 2000 | Francois Yacob | 2,266 | ch-Paris Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clichy Evaluation 3 | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,337 |
| 73rd Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,243 |
| ch-Paris | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,240 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| Paris ChessXV | 2004 | 8 | 1 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manouk Borzakian's chess games?
139 games by Manouk Borzakian, 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 Manouk Borzakian has played.
What does Manouk Borzakian play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Manouk Borzakian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manouk Borzakian answers 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games).
What openings does Manouk Borzakian play as White?
As White, Manouk Borzakian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manouk Borzakian play as Black?
As Black, Manouk Borzakian most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Manouk Borzakian's FIDE rating?
Manouk Borzakian is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Manouk Borzakian played?
Our database contains 139 games by Manouk Borzakian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 29 draws, 56 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manouk Borzakian?
139 games by Manouk Borzakian 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.