Prepare against Manfred Faldum
DEU · World #22,013 classical · FIDE ID 12921459
When preparing against Manfred Faldum, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Manfred Faldum, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Faldum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Faldum 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 | 2,041 | 2,075 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 23 | 35 | 50 | 21.3% |
| As White | 61 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Faldum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Faldum's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 55.7% | 41.2% |
| e4 | 27 | 44.3% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Faldum usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Faldum usually continues g3 (36.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Faldum usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Faldum usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Faldum usually continues d3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Faldum usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 17.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
Manfred Faldum's chess games
All 108 games by Manfred Faldum in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 35 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Oliver Prestel | 2,145 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | A11 |
| Aug 2013 | Gerald Richter | 2,127 | 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | A11 |
| Jan 2018 | Daniel Fischer | 2,123 | Basel Open | A07 |
| Mar 2016 | Ulrike Roessler | 2,122 | 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | B06 |
| Jan 2016 | Stefan Busche | 2,117 | Oberliga Sued W 1516 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2013 | 14 | 4 | 1,721 |
| Basel Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,998 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,016 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,842 |
| 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 2,051 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,782 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Faldum's chess games?
108 games by Manfred Faldum, from May 2011 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 Faldum has played.
What does Manfred Faldum play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Manfred Faldum opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Faldum answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games).
What openings does Manfred Faldum play as White?
As White, Manfred Faldum's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Faldum play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Faldum most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Manfred Faldum's FIDE rating?
Manfred Faldum is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Manfred Faldum played?
Our database contains 108 games by Manfred Faldum, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 35 draws, 50 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Faldum?
108 games by Manfred Faldum 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.