Prepare against Maurice Manoch
NLD · World #18,080 classical · FIDE ID 1032224
Our database contains 82 games by Maurice Manoch, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurice Manoch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurice Manoch 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 | 2,074 | 2,091 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 24 | 7 | 51 | 29.3% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurice Manoch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurice Manoch's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 94.9% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Manoch usually continues Nf3 (4.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Manoch usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Manoch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Manoch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Manoch usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 45.2% | 17.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 32.3% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Maurice Manoch's chess games
All 82 games by Maurice Manoch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Flemming Haupt Hansen | 2,100 | 12th Liberec Open | B12 |
| May 2011 | Christopher Brookes | 2,048 | ch-NED U21 | B94 |
| Oct 2011 | Martin Richter | 2,012 | 12th Liberec Open | B23 |
| May 2010 | Henk-Jan Evengroen | 1,858 | ch-NED U21 | E97 |
| May 2011 | Maxim Le Clercq | 1,846 | ch-NED U21 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2009 | 18 | 4 | 1,639 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,614 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,792 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,560 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,956 |
| Leiden LCT Open 3rd | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,653 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurice Manoch's chess games?
82 games by Maurice Manoch, from Jul 2010 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 Maurice Manoch has played.
What does Maurice Manoch play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Maurice Manoch opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurice Manoch answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Maurice Manoch play as White?
As White, Maurice Manoch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurice Manoch play as Black?
As Black, Maurice Manoch most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Maurice Manoch's FIDE rating?
Maurice Manoch is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Maurice Manoch played?
Our database contains 82 games by Maurice Manoch, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 51 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurice Manoch?
82 games by Maurice Manoch 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.