Marius Manolache vs Costica-Ciprian Nanu
GM Marius Manolache (2433) · GM Costica-Ciprian Nanu (2517)
Marius Manolache and Costica-Ciprian Nanu have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in May 2012. Manolache leads 2 wins to 1, with 12 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Manolache | Draws | Nanu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manolache with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Nanu with White | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Manolache | Draws | Nanu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Manolache | Draws | Nanu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4th Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup |
| Jul 2009 | Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8th La Fere Open |
| May 2009 | Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup 1st |
| Feb 2007 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ROM |
| Dec 2006 | Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ROM |
| Aug 2006 | Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Pedrido Memorial |
| Jul 2006 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Albarino Open |
| Mar 2006 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Timisoara Brinzeu Memorial |
| Feb 2006 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th Agneaux St Lo Open |
| Aug 2005 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Vila de Marin Open 5th |
| Aug 2004 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5th Padron Open |
| Aug 2004 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | Marius Manolache | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd Ortigueira Open |
| Aug 2001 | Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Miercurea Ciuc |
| Jul 2000 | Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Techirghiol |
| Jan 2000 | Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Radulescu Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Marius Manolache and Costica-Ciprian Nanu?
In 15 recorded games, Marius Manolache has 2 wins, Costica-Ciprian Nanu has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Marius Manolache and Costica-Ciprian Nanu played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2000 to May 2012.
What openings do Marius Manolache and Costica-Ciprian Nanu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.