Costica-Ciprian Nanu vs Alexandru Manea
GM Costica-Ciprian Nanu (2517) · IM Alexandru Manea (2304)
Costica-Ciprian Nanu and Alexandru Manea have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Apr 2023. Nanu leads 8 wins to 0, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nanu | Draws | Manea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanu with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Manea with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nanu | Draws | Manea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nanu | Draws | Manea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Alexandru Manea | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bucharest Grand Prix |
| Mar 2022 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Alexandru Manea | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-ROM Rapid |
| May 2011 | Alexandru Manea | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3rd Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup |
| May 2009 | Alexandru Manea | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup 1st |
| Dec 2002 | Alexandru Manea | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Bucharest Winter Cup |
| Apr 2001 | Alexandru Manea | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Bucharest Astral Open |
| Feb 2001 | Alexandru Manea | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-ROM |
| Sep 2000 | Alexandru Manea | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post |
| Jan 2000 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Alexandru Manea | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-ROM sf |
| Jan 2000 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Alexandru Manea | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Radulescu Memorial |
| Jan 1997 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Alexandru Manea | 1-0 | Italian Game | Centrocoop Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Costica-Ciprian Nanu and Alexandru Manea?
In 11 recorded games, Costica-Ciprian Nanu has 8 wins, Alexandru Manea has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Costica-Ciprian Nanu and Alexandru Manea played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Apr 2023.
What openings do Costica-Ciprian Nanu and Alexandru Manea play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.