Prepare against Saravanna Bava Manickam
United Kingdom · World #81,452 classical · FIDE ID 461636
When preparing against Saravanna Bava Manickam, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Saravanna Bava Manickam, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saravanna Bava Manickam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saravanna Bava Manickam 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 | 1,784 | 1,870 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saravanna Bava Manickam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saravanna Bava Manickam's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Manickam usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Manickam usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Manickam usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Manickam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Manickam usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Saravanna Bava Manickam's chess games
All 32 games by Saravanna Bava Manickam in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Devan Patel | 1,938 | Coventry Int. Open | D39 |
| Oct 2025 | George Miller | 1,873 | Coventry Int. Open | D32 |
| Jan 2024 | James I Chilton | 1,863 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E12 |
| Aug 2015 | Stephen C Pride | 1,655 | ch-BCF Soanes Open | B07 |
| Feb 2024 | Scott Leadbetter | 1,623 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,836 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,597 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,981 |
| ch-BCF Soanes Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Coventry Warwickshire Inter U140 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saravanna Bava Manickam's chess games?
32 games by Saravanna Bava Manickam, from Feb 2023 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 Saravanna Bava Manickam has played.
What does Saravanna Bava Manickam play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Saravanna Bava Manickam opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saravanna Bava Manickam answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Saravanna Bava Manickam play as White?
As White, Saravanna Bava Manickam's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saravanna Bava Manickam play as Black?
As Black, Saravanna Bava Manickam most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Saravanna Bava Manickam's FIDE rating?
Saravanna Bava Manickam is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Saravanna Bava Manickam played?
Our database contains 32 games by Saravanna Bava Manickam, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saravanna Bava Manickam?
32 games by Saravanna Bava Manickam 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.