Prepare against Yoboue Hermann Manan
CM · Côte d’Ivoire · World #19,660 classical · FIDE ID 20800061
When preparing against Yoboue Hermann Manan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 141 games by Yoboue Hermann Manan, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yoboue Hermann Manan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yoboue Hermann Manan 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 | 2,061 | 2,131 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,124 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 2,104 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 65 | 17 | 59 | 46.1% |
| As White | 72 | 35 | 7 | 30 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 30 | 10 | 29 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yoboue Hermann Manan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yoboue Hermann Manan's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 100.0% | 53.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Manan usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Manan usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Manan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 25.0% |
Yoboue Hermann Manan's chess games
All 141 games by Yoboue Hermann Manan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 65 wins, 17 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Bomo Lovet Kigigha | 2,363 | Accra zt 4.4 | B01 |
| Jun 2015 | Eugene Ekpoikong UNWANA | 2,321 | Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | B30 |
| Sep 2016 | Uriel Capo Vidal | 2,314 | Olympiad-42 | A48 |
| Apr 2017 | Musatwe Simutowe | 2,198 | Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | C79 |
| Apr 2016 | Abimbola OSUNFUYI | 2,184 | Accra zt 4.4 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra zt 4.4 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,114 |
| Lagos CIV-ch Inv Open 2 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,053 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Accra President's Cup 5th | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,139 |
| Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yoboue Hermann Manan's chess games?
141 games by Yoboue Hermann Manan, from Sep 2014 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 Yoboue Hermann Manan has played.
What does Yoboue Hermann Manan play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Yoboue Hermann Manan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yoboue Hermann Manan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Yoboue Hermann Manan play as White?
As White, Yoboue Hermann Manan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yoboue Hermann Manan play as Black?
As Black, Yoboue Hermann Manan most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Yoboue Hermann Manan's FIDE rating?
Yoboue Hermann Manan is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Yoboue Hermann Manan played?
Our database contains 141 games by Yoboue Hermann Manan, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 17 draws, 59 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yoboue Hermann Manan?
141 games by Yoboue Hermann Manan 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.