Marius Manolache is a Romanian chess player who was awarded the International Master distinction by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1997. He hails from Romania and is a noted figure in the world of chess.
Manolache played in numerous international tournaments and ranked high in national championships. Notably, he won first place in 2017 at the Indjija Chess Festival held in Serbia and was a finalist in the National Championship in Romania in the same year. Manolache also competed in European and World Championships over the years.
Beyond his achievements as a player, he is engaged in chess promotion and instruction. He has taught chess in schools and has written articles on the topic. Manolache also launched a YouTube channel in 2020 where he shares chess tutorials and game reviews.
His daughter, Ioana Manolache, following her father's footsteps, was declared a Romanian Champion for her category.