Prepare against Maria Manakova
WGM · Serbia · World #7,213 classical · FIDE ID 927007
Our database contains 1,217 games by Maria Manakova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Manakova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Manakova 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 | 2,220 | 2,374 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,328 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,358 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,217 | 535 | 315 | 362 | 44.0% |
| As White | 606 | 287 | 159 | 156 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 611 | 248 | 156 | 206 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Manakova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Manakova's side.
First moves as White (606 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 394 | 65.0% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 139 | 22.9% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 6.3% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Manakova usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Manakova usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Manakova usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Manakova usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Manakova usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Manakova usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 222 | 78.7% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 44 | 15.6% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.1% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 38.8% | 57.2% |
| e6 | 64 | 27.6% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 42 | 18.1% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 17 | 7.3% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 12 | 5.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Maria Manakova's chess games
All 1,217 games by Maria Manakova 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: 535 wins, 315 draws, 362 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 59 | 31/15/13 | 52.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 19/5/12 | 52.8% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/10/7 | 42.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 74 | 35/15/24 | 47.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 54 | 22/13/19 | 40.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 50 | 20/13/17 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 15/9/13 | 40.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Nidjat Mamedov | 2,604 | Negroponte Open | B51 |
| Aug 2010 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,571 | Negroponte Open | D19 |
| Dec 2012 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,513 | 1st Al Ain Open | D87 |
| Jul 2014 | Tomasz Warakomski | 2,501 | 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | B34 |
| Jan 1997 | Svetlana Matveeva | 2,470 | chT-YUG w | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB w | 2022 | 123 | 83 | 2,327 |
| chT-YUG w | 2001 | 57 | 32 | 2,330 |
| ch-SRB w | 2013 | 54 | 37 | 2,331 |
| 3rd ch-EU Blitz w | 2002 | 29 | 13 | 2,294 |
| ch-Moscow w | 2010 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,299 |
| ch-RUS w | 1997 | 22 | 11 | 2,298 |
| chT-SRB w Div1 | 2023 | 21 | 14 | 2,258 |
| ch-YUG w | 2002 | 21 | 16 | 2,435 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Irina Chelushkina (21 games) · Suzana Maksimovic (18 games) · Ana Benderac (15 games) · Svetlana Prudnikova (14 games) · Jovana Eric (11 games) · Sandra Djukic (11 games) · Marija Petrovic (10 games) · Inna Gaponenko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Manakova's chess games?
1,217 games by Maria Manakova, 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 Maria Manakova has played.
What does Maria Manakova play on the first move as White?
Across 606 games with White in our database, Maria Manakova opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Manakova answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Maria Manakova play as White?
As White, Maria Manakova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 606 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Manakova play as Black?
As Black, Maria Manakova most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 47.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (54 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (50 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 611 games.
What is Maria Manakova's FIDE rating?
Maria Manakova is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Maria Manakova played?
Our database contains 1,217 games by Maria Manakova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 535 wins, 315 draws, 362 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Manakova?
1,217 games by Maria Manakova 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.