Prepare against Manfred Boeven
DEU · World #31,300 classical · FIDE ID 4640829
When preparing against Manfred Boeven, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 342 games by Manfred Boeven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Boeven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Boeven 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 | 1,978 | 2,178 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 144 | 107 | 91 | 42.1% |
| As White | 170 | 82 | 49 | 39 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 172 | 62 | 58 | 52 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Boeven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Boeven's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 100.0% | 62.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Boeven usually continues Nc3 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Boeven usually continues Nc3 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Boeven usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 98.6% | 47.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Manfred Boeven's chess games
All 342 games by Manfred Boeven 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: 144 wins, 107 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 57 | 22/19/16 | 38.6% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 12/2/0 | 85.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 15/16/10 | 36.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Johann Stefan Fischer | 2,305 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D01 |
| Jan 2001 | Heinrich Fronczek | 2,288 | 13th ch-GER Seniors | D01 |
| Jan 2002 | Volkhard Igney | 2,230 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D06 |
| Jun 2005 | Gregor Kasueschke | 2,227 | 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | A23 |
| Jan 2000 | Bernd Sandmann | 2,189 | 12th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | D28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 1,947 |
| 8th Wch Seniors | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 1,893 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,095 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,022 |
| 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Boeven's chess games?
342 games by Manfred Boeven, 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 Boeven has played.
What does Manfred Boeven play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Manfred Boeven opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Boeven answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Manfred Boeven play as White?
As White, Manfred Boeven's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Boeven play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Boeven most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Manfred Boeven's FIDE rating?
Manfred Boeven is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Manfred Boeven played?
Our database contains 342 games by Manfred Boeven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 107 draws, 91 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Boeven?
342 games by Manfred Boeven 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.