Prepare against Manfred Brod
CM · Austria · World #14,542 classical · FIDE ID 1602110
Our database contains 558 games by Manfred Brod, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Brod's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Brod 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 | 2,110 | 2,279 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,253 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,179 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 140 | 193 | 225 | 25.1% |
| As White | 279 | 85 | 94 | 100 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 279 | 55 | 99 | 125 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Brod's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Brod's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 271 | 97.1% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.5% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Brod usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Brod usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Brod usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Brod usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Brod usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Brod usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 71 | 55.9% | 28.9% |
| c5 | 55 | 43.3% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 43.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 19.5% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
Manfred Brod's chess games
All 558 games by Manfred Brod in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 140 wins, 193 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 7/17/14 | 18.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 8/12/2 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 32 | 5/13/14 | 15.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 1/3/17 | 4.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Gyula Mester | 2,438 | 28th Elekes Memorial IM | B00 |
| Oct 2005 | Szidonia Lazarne Vajda | 2,396 | chT2O-AUT 0506 | C45 |
| May 2003 | Pal Petran | 2,378 | 28th Elekes Memorial IM | B00 |
| Jan 1994 | Jiri Nun | 2,370 | Hradec Kralove Open | B32 |
| Jan 1994 | Vlastimil Vodicka | 2,355 | Hradec Kralove Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 113 | 25.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 18 | 10 | 2,288 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,952 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,318 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 28th Elekes Memorial IM | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,280 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,218 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Brod's chess games?
558 games by Manfred Brod, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Brod has played.
What does Manfred Brod play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Manfred Brod opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Brod answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Manfred Brod play as White?
As White, Manfred Brod's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 18.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Brod play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Brod most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (32 games, 15.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 4.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 279 games.
What is Manfred Brod's FIDE rating?
Manfred Brod is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Manfred Brod played?
Our database contains 558 games by Manfred Brod, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 193 draws, 225 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Brod?
558 games by Manfred Brod 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.