Prepare against Manfred Backhaus
DEU · World #83,368 classical · FIDE ID 12906549
When preparing against Manfred Backhaus, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (86%).
Our database contains 47 games by Manfred Backhaus, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Backhaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Backhaus 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 | 1,779 | 1,859 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Backhaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Backhaus's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Backhaus usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Backhaus usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Backhaus usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Manfred Backhaus's chess games
All 47 games by Manfred Backhaus in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Horst Ehlert | 1,922 | chC-Hannover | B00 |
| Oct 2006 | Oliver Fabregas | 1,895 | chC-Hannover | B11 |
| Jul 2005 | Dieter Stummeyer | 1,889 | ch-Langenhagen Open | A40 |
| Jun 2005 | Helge Wittur | 1,888 | ch-Langenhagen Open | B06 |
| Oct 2009 | Rocco Lavella | 1,870 | ch-Hannover MT | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Langenhagen Open | 2005 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,915 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,671 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,815 |
| chC-Hannover | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,035 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Backhaus's chess games?
47 games by Manfred Backhaus, from Aug 2019 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 Manfred Backhaus has played.
What does Manfred Backhaus play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Manfred Backhaus opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Backhaus answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Manfred Backhaus play as White?
As White, Manfred Backhaus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Backhaus play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Backhaus most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Manfred Backhaus's FIDE rating?
Manfred Backhaus is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Manfred Backhaus played?
Our database contains 47 games by Manfred Backhaus, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Backhaus?
47 games by Manfred Backhaus 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.