Prepare against Marko Manninen
IM · Finland · World #3,015 classical · FIDE ID 500690
Our database contains 883 games by Marko Manninen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Manninen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Manninen 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 | 2,337 | 2,405 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,343 | 2,377 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 883 | 367 | 303 | 213 | 41.6% |
| As White | 449 | 196 | 148 | 105 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 434 | 171 | 155 | 108 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Manninen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Manninen's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 416 | 92.7% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 27 | 6.0% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.1% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Manninen usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Manninen usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Manninen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Manninen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Manninen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Manninen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 111 | 51.4% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 88 | 40.7% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 111 | 76.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 13.8% | 45.0% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Marko Manninen's chess games
All 883 games by Marko Manninen 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: 367 wins, 303 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 54 | 21/20/13 | 38.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 38 | 12/19/7 | 31.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 19/14/4 | 51.4% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 34 | 16/10/8 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 14/5/11 | 46.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 38 | 18/9/11 | 47.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1991 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,615 | 8th WchT U26 | E97 |
| Jan 1999 | Viktor Gavrikov | 2,555 | chT-FIN 9899 | E16 |
| Jan 1999 | Mikhail Rychagov | 2,539 | chT-FIN 9900 | C02 |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,530 | Reykjavik zt | C13 |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,520 | Reykjavik zt | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 1997 | 65 | 39.5 | 2,399 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 63 | 36.5 | 2,392 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 24 | 9 | 2,125 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1999 | 21 | 14 | 2,419 |
| Helsinki Open | 1992 | 20 | 13 | 2,505 |
| Espoo Open | 1993 | 19 | 12 | 2,448 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2000 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,453 |
| Helsinki | 1995 | 16 | 8 | 2,371 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kalle Kiik (18 games) · Kari Pulkkinen (15 games) · Joose Norri (13 games) · Tero Kokkila (12 games) · Petri Kekki (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Manninen's chess games?
883 games by Marko Manninen, 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 Marko Manninen has played.
What does Marko Manninen play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, Marko Manninen opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Manninen answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marko Manninen play as White?
As White, Marko Manninen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (37 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Manninen play as Black?
As Black, Marko Manninen most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (38 games, 47.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (30 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Marko Manninen's FIDE rating?
Marko Manninen is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,343 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marko Manninen played?
Our database contains 883 games by Marko Manninen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 367 wins, 303 draws, 213 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Manninen?
883 games by Marko Manninen 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.