Manuel Bijaoui, Also Known as manubibi
Manuel Bijaoui is a FIDE International Master and a formidable online chess competitor known by the username manubibi. With more than 20,000 blitz wins recorded, Manuel clearly regards “just one more game” as a perfectly reasonable life philosophy.
Blitz Specialist
Blitz is Manuel’s natural habitat. The statistics show a long-running, high-volume career featuring over 39,000 blitz games, a longest winning streak of 22 games, and a peak blitz rating of 2946. His results are remarkably balanced overall, which is another way of saying that opponents rarely get a peaceful evening.
Opening Repertoire
Manuel’s blitz repertoire is led by the sharp Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, supported by the resilient Caro-Kann Defense. The Sicilian Najdorf appears in thousands of games, while the Rossolimo Attack has been especially productive, with a win rate close to 60 percent.
As White, Manuel also shows a taste for active, practical positions. The Barnes Defense, Modern setups, and even the wonderfully mischievous Amar Gambit all feature prominently. Subtlety is welcome, but apparently not required.
Playing Style
- Strong preference for fast, tactical blitz positions
- More than 57 percent of games feature Manuel giving the first check
- Highly resilient, with an impressive comeback rate after falling behind
- White performance is slightly stronger than Black performance
- Games often reach endgames, proving that even a speed specialist occasionally allows the queens to survive
Online Chess Legacy
Manuel has played more than 200 games against grandemas, his most frequent recorded opponent, while also building a vast archive of battles against many other regulars. The result is a profile that combines International Master strength, marathon-level activity, and an unusually broad opening menu.
Whether the position begins with the Sicilian, the Caro-Kann, or something considerably more eccentric, Manuel Bijaoui brings the same essential ingredient: the confidence to play serious chess at a speed that makes the clock look nervous.