Prepare against Manfred Birnkott
DEU · World #43,044 classical · FIDE ID 24618900
Our database contains 95 games by Manfred Birnkott, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Birnkott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Birnkott 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 | 1,922 | 2,036 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 34.7% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Birnkott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Birnkott's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Birnkott usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Birnkott usually continues f4 (77.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Birnkott usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
Manfred Birnkott's chess games
All 95 games by Manfred Birnkott in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 33 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Volker Nowik | 2,164 | Leverkusen Open | B07 |
| Apr 2011 | Torsten Werbeck | 2,090 | 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | B33 |
| Mar 2004 | Manfred Friedsam | 1,833 | Leverkusen Open | C34 |
| Feb 2008 | Dirk Remmler | 1,761 | ch-Leverkusen Open | C15 |
| Mar 2002 | Frank Jankowiak | 1,734 | 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 44 | 22 | 1,823 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 18 | 10 | 2,058 |
| 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,770 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,685 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Birnkott's chess games?
95 games by Manfred Birnkott, from Jul 2005 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 Birnkott has played.
What does Manfred Birnkott play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Manfred Birnkott opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Birnkott answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does Manfred Birnkott play as White?
As White, Manfred Birnkott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Birnkott play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Birnkott most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Manfred Birnkott's FIDE rating?
Manfred Birnkott is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Manfred Birnkott played?
Our database contains 95 games by Manfred Birnkott, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 33 draws, 29 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Birnkott?
95 games by Manfred Birnkott 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.