Prepare against Klaus-Dieter Mann
DEU · World #32,065 classical · FIDE ID 4631447
Our database contains 271 games by Klaus-Dieter Mann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Dieter Mann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-Dieter 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 | 1,974 | 2,132 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 83 | 112 | 76 | 30.6% |
| As White | 141 | 56 | 56 | 29 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 130 | 27 | 56 | 47 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Dieter Mann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Dieter Mann's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 75.9% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 19 | 13.5% | 68.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 8.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mann usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mann usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Mann usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 68.4% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Mann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Mann usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Mann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 57.4% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 27.7% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 94.9% | 41.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Klaus-Dieter Mann's chess games
All 271 games by Klaus-Dieter 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: 83 wins, 112 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Helmut Hassenrueck | 2,252 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | C90 |
| May 2003 | Gerhard Fahnenschmidt | 2,205 | 15th ch-GER Seniors | B53 |
| Aug 2011 | Manfred Achenbach | 2,160 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | A44 |
| Aug 2003 | Hans Kelchner | 2,154 | 12th chT-GER Seniors | E94 |
| Feb 2005 | Manfred Schwier | 2,142 | 07th chT-EU Seniors | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,019 |
| 41st ch-Niedersachsen Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 1,954 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,187 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,928 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus-Dieter Mann's chess games?
271 games by Klaus-Dieter 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 Klaus-Dieter Mann has played.
What does Klaus-Dieter Mann play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Klaus-Dieter Mann opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Dieter Mann answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Dieter Mann play as White?
As White, Klaus-Dieter Mann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Dieter Mann play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Dieter Mann most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Klaus-Dieter Mann's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Dieter Mann is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (May 2012).
How many games has Klaus-Dieter Mann played?
Our database contains 271 games by Klaus-Dieter Mann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 112 draws, 76 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Dieter Mann?
271 games by Klaus-Dieter 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.