Prepare against Tom Manion
United States · World #122,196 classical · FIDE ID 2027917
When preparing against Tom Manion, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (44%).
Our database contains 130 games by Tom Manion, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tom Manion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Manion 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 | 1,667 | 1,812 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 54 | 22 | 54 | 41.5% |
| As White | 63 | 32 | 8 | 23 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 22 | 14 | 31 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Manion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Manion's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 68.3% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 17.5% | 22.7% |
| c3 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Manion usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Manion usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Manion usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 22.7% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Manion usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Manion usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Manion usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Tom Manion's chess games
All 130 games by Tom Manion in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 54 wins, 22 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Saragossa Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Walter Smith | 1,961 | Romulus Open | A02 |
| Apr 2002 | Joe Forte | 1,903 | Auburn Hills Open | B38 |
| Jun 2004 | Dan Martens | 1,729 | Warren Bottom-Half U1900 Open | B01 |
| Jul 2016 | Edward Selling | 1,708 | Canadian Open U2000 | B47 |
| Sep 2001 | John B Thurman | 1,601 | Lansing Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Open | 1999 | 10 | 5 | – |
| Eastpointe Open | 1994 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Detroit | 1991 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-East Lansing MI Open | 1982 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Detroit ch-MI Open | 1992 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Plymouth ch-MI Open | 1984 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Battle Creek Insanit Open | 1984 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Detroit MI Open | 1990 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Manion's chess games?
130 games by Tom Manion, from Oct 2012 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 Tom Manion has played.
What does Tom Manion play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Tom Manion opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Manion answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Tom Manion play as White?
As White, Tom Manion's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Manion play as Black?
As Black, Tom Manion most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Tom Manion's FIDE rating?
Tom Manion is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Tom Manion played?
Our database contains 130 games by Tom Manion, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 54 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Manion?
130 games by Tom Manion 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.