Prepare against Mikulas Manik
GM · Slovakia · World #5,661 classical · FIDE ID 14900734
When preparing against Mikulas Manik, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as White, 21.3% over 47 games.
Our database contains 2,765 games by Mikulas Manik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mikulas Manik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikulas Manik 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 | 2,257 | 2,512 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,495 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,555 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,765 | 1,103 | 1,271 | 391 | 39.9% |
| As White | 1,389 | 628 | 616 | 145 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 1,376 | 475 | 655 | 246 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikulas Manik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikulas Manik's side.
First moves as White (1,389 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,369 | 98.6% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 0.8% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 0.4% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Manik usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Manik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Manik usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Manik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Manik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Manik usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (655 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 576 | 87.9% | 64.0% |
| e5 | 63 | 9.6% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 0.9% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 435 | 89.0% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 25 | 5.1% | 32.0% |
| f5 | 14 | 2.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.6% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Mikulas Manik's chess games
All 2,765 games by Mikulas Manik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,103 wins, 1,271 draws, 391 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 197 | 92/84/21 | 46.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 119 | 58/48/13 | 48.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 112 | 46/53/13 | 41.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 102 | 41/50/11 | 40.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 57 | 29/22/6 | 50.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 47 | 10/34/3 | 21.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 24/19/3 | 52.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 19/21/4 | 43.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 44 | 17/23/4 | 38.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 43 | 15/24/4 | 34.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 263 | 112/109/42 | 42.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 93 | 28/53/12 | 30.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 90 | 26/46/18 | 28.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 75 | 23/35/17 | 30.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 31/28/10 | 44.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 57 | 30/21/6 | 52.6% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 48 | 23/20/5 | 47.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 39 | 15/19/5 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 18/14/7 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 11/16/11 | 28.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,628 | 14th Vienna Open | D94 |
| Dec 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,622 | ch-EU Rapid | B07 |
| Jun 2006 | Mark Paragua | 2,617 | 2nd San Marino Open | E94 |
| Jun 2000 | Gyula Sax | 2,609 | Budapest zt 1.4 | B00 |
| Jun 2000 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,589 | Budapest zt 1.4 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 94 | 71 | 2,446 |
| ch-SVK | 2019 | 94 | 54.5 | 2,440 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 49 | 37.5 | 2,437 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 36 | 23 | 2,351 |
| Hlohovec Open | 1998 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,436 |
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 33 | 22 | 2,360 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 2000 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milan Pacher (19 games) · Marian Jurcik (16 games) · Marian Kantorik (13 games) · Stefan Mazur (13 games) · Christopher Repka (12 games) · Peter Petran (10 games) · Vitezslav Priehoda (10 games) · Norbert Zambor (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikulas Manik's chess games?
2,765 games by Mikulas Manik, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Mikulas Manik has played.
What does Mikulas Manik play on the first move as White?
Across 1,389 games with White in our database, Mikulas Manik opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikulas Manik answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Mikulas Manik play as White?
As White, Mikulas Manik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (197 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (119 games, 48.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (112 games, 41.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,389 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikulas Manik play as Black?
As Black, Mikulas Manik most often plays: Sicilian (263 games, 42.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (93 games, 30.1% win rate); Indian Defense (90 games, 28.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,376 games.
What is Mikulas Manik's FIDE rating?
Mikulas Manik is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Mikulas Manik played?
Our database contains 2,765 games by Mikulas Manik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,103 wins, 1,271 draws, 391 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikulas Manik?
2,765 games by Mikulas Manik 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.