Prepare against Manuel Ippolito
FM · France · World #5,784 classical · FIDE ID 607134
When preparing against Manuel Ippolito, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 116 games by Manuel Ippolito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Ippolito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Ippolito 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 | 2,252 | 2,304 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,267 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,237 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 35.3% |
| As White | 59 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Ippolito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Ippolito's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 81.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.5% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 56.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Manuel Ippolito's chess games
All 116 games by Manuel Ippolito 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: 41 wins, 41 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,525 | Argenteuil | E81 |
| Oct 2013 | Keith C Arkell | 2,451 | High Wycombe Open | B12 |
| Aug 2004 | Abdelaziz Onkoud | 2,381 | 73rd Paris Apsap Open | E70 |
| Dec 2001 | Mahfoud Boudiba | 2,360 | chT3-FRA | B00 |
| Oct 2013 | Peter J Sowray | 2,341 | High Wycombe Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagneux | 1996 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Argenteuil | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,392 |
| 73rd Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,233 |
| 13th Creon Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,376 |
| 12th Creon Open | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,278 |
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 7 | 4 | 2,390 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,364 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Ippolito's chess games?
116 games by Manuel Ippolito, 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 Manuel Ippolito has played.
What does Manuel Ippolito play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Manuel Ippolito opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Ippolito answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Manuel Ippolito play as White?
As White, Manuel Ippolito's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Ippolito play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Ippolito most often plays: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Manuel Ippolito's FIDE rating?
Manuel Ippolito is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Manuel Ippolito played?
Our database contains 116 games by Manuel Ippolito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 41 draws, 34 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Ippolito?
116 games by Manuel Ippolito 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.