Prepare against Nick Manshanden
NLD · World #11,085 classical · FIDE ID 1050982
Our database contains 42 games by Nick Manshanden, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nick Manshanden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Manshanden 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 | 2,153 | 2,170 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,160 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 7 | 20 | 35.7% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Manshanden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Manshanden's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 47.8% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Manshanden usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (27% of these games) — Manshanden usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Manshanden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Manshanden usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Manshanden usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Manshanden usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nick Manshanden's chess games
All 42 games by Nick Manshanden in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Stephane Sorbe | 2,343 | 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | C07 |
| Feb 2025 | Rogier Van Arkel | 2,221 | KNSB Competitie 2024/2025 - Ronde 6 | C29 |
| Aug 2022 | Remco Sprangers | 2,210 | Hoorn Romero Open | A73 |
| Nov 2025 | Take Snijders | 2,153 | KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 3 | C55 |
| Aug 2024 | Harald Larsen | 1,961 | 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,129 |
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,096 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,127 |
| Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,193 |
| 25th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,177 |
| Ronde 8: Presa Villa, Andres - Manshanden, Nick | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Manshanden's chess games?
42 games by Nick Manshanden, from Mar 2016 to Aug 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 Nick Manshanden has played.
What does Nick Manshanden play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Nick Manshanden opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Manshanden answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nick Manshanden play as White?
As White, Nick Manshanden's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Manshanden play as Black?
As Black, Nick Manshanden most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Nick Manshanden's FIDE rating?
Nick Manshanden is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nick Manshanden played?
Our database contains 42 games by Nick Manshanden, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Manshanden?
42 games by Nick Manshanden 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.