Prepare against Christian Mann
IM · DEU · World #2,191 classical · FIDE ID 4601130
When preparing against Christian Mann, expect 1.g3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Christian Mann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Mann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Mann 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 | 2,373 | 2,464 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 79 | 95 | 63 | 33.3% |
| As White | 107 | 37 | 49 | 21 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 130 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Mann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Mann's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 46 | 43.0% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 39 | 36.4% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 43% of White games, 56.5% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mann usually continues Bg2 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mann usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Mann usually continues Bg2 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mann usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mann usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mann usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 68.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 30.0% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 59.2% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 19 | 38.8% | 47.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Christian Mann's chess games
All 237 games by Christian Mann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 79 wins, 95 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 42 | 14/18/10 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B38 | English Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Leonid Kritz | 2,543 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | C20 |
| Jan 1997 | Rainer Knaak | 2,540 | Bundesliga 1996-97 | A07 |
| Nov 2004 | Jan Smeets | 2,515 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | B10 |
| Dec 2014 | Anthony Wirig | 2,490 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,490 | Bundesliga 1996-97 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 13 | 8 | 2,550 |
| Budapest IM-A | 1990 | 12 | 8 | 2,477 |
| Gistrup | 1990 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,526 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,400 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,414 |
| BL2-Sued 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,330 |
| BL2-Sued 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Mann's chess games?
237 games by Christian Mann, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Christian Mann has played.
What does Christian Mann play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Christian Mann opens with 1.g3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Mann answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Christian Mann play as White?
As White, Christian Mann's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Mann play as Black?
As Black, Christian Mann most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Christian Mann's FIDE rating?
Christian Mann is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Christian Mann played?
Our database contains 237 games by Christian Mann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 95 draws, 63 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Mann?
237 games by Christian Mann 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.