Prepare against Manfred Bauer
Austria · World #99,967 classical · FIDE ID 1608002
Our database contains 60 games by Manfred Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Bauer 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 | 1,951 | 2,021 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,945 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 7 | 26 | 27 | 11.7% |
| As White | 32 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 9.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Bauer's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 56.3% | 19.4% |
| f4 | 9 | 28.1% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 19.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 28% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bauer usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Manfred Bauer's chess games
All 60 games by Manfred Bauer 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: 7 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A28 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Heiko Preuss | 2,166 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | D70 |
| Nov 2003 | Winfried Wadsack | 2,146 | chT2O-AUT 0304 | A03 |
| Aug 2009 | Robert Scheiblmaier | 2,095 | ch-AUT | A02 |
| Jul 2009 | Franz Hofer | 2,092 | ch-AUT | A10 |
| Dec 2008 | Walter Pohl | 2,031 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2012 | 26 | 7 | 1,939 |
| ch-AUT Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| chT2O-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,938 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,208 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,959 |
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,913 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Bauer's chess games?
60 games by Manfred Bauer, 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 Manfred Bauer has played.
What does Manfred Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Manfred Bauer opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.f4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Bauer answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Manfred Bauer play as White?
As White, Manfred Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Bauer most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Manfred Bauer's FIDE rating?
Manfred Bauer is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Manfred Bauer played?
Our database contains 60 games by Manfred Bauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses (11.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Bauer?
60 games by Manfred Bauer 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.