Prepare against Manuel Nepveu
NLD · World #53,072 classical · FIDE ID 1006339
Our database contains 94 games by Manuel Nepveu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Nepveu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Nepveu 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 | 1,881 | 2,076 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 20 | 33 | 41 | 21.3% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Nepveu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Nepveu's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 76.6% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Nepveu usually continues c4 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nepveu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nepveu usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nepveu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nepveu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Nepveu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Manuel Nepveu's chess games
All 94 games by Manuel Nepveu 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: 20 wins, 33 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Henryk Seifert | 2,161 | Dresden ZMD Open | C12 |
| Jan 1997 | Attila Ronga | 2,145 | Balatonbereny Open | E01 |
| Jan 1995 | Benjamin Skagen Nedberg | 2,001 | 3rd Casino Open | E73 |
| Jul 2009 | Gerhard Eggink | 1,979 | 8th La Fere Open | E18 |
| Jul 2016 | Josep Ferre Campos | 1,970 | 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,938 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,877 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Nepveu's chess games?
94 games by Manuel Nepveu, 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 Nepveu has played.
What does Manuel Nepveu play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Manuel Nepveu opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Nepveu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games).
What openings does Manuel Nepveu play as White?
As White, Manuel Nepveu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Nepveu play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Nepveu most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Manuel Nepveu's FIDE rating?
Manuel Nepveu is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Manuel Nepveu played?
Our database contains 94 games by Manuel Nepveu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 33 draws, 41 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Nepveu?
94 games by Manuel Nepveu 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.