Prepare against Manfred Gafke
DEU · World #95,549 classical · FIDE ID 24602493
When preparing against Manfred Gafke, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Manfred Gafke, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Gafke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Gafke 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 | 1,743 | 1,956 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 45 | 69 | 99 | 21.1% |
| As White | 110 | 25 | 36 | 49 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 103 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Gafke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Gafke's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 79.1% | 44.8% |
| e4 | 23 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gafke usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Gafke usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gafke usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 17.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gafke usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Gafke usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gafke usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 75.6% | 29.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.2% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 78.8% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Manfred Gafke's chess games
All 213 games by Manfred Gafke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 45 wins, 69 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/7/11 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/6/11 | 10.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Christian Schroeder | 2,055 | 08th chT-EU Seniors | D02 |
| Feb 2002 | Siegfried Pietruske | 1,949 | 4th chT-EU Seniors | A81 |
| Jul 2006 | Hilmar Petzold | 1,944 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | E90 |
| Jun 2016 | Patrick Daly | 1,912 | WchT Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Werner Hellwege | 1,895 | WchT Seniors 65 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chG-Bahn | 1996 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,911 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,818 |
| 17th ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,759 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 9 | 1 | 1,217 |
| 11th ch-Bayern Seniors | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,783 |
| 7th ch-Bayern Seniors | 1995 | 9 | 0 | 1,146 |
| ch-Bayern Seniors 10th | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Gafke's chess games?
213 games by Manfred Gafke, from Apr 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 Gafke has played.
What does Manfred Gafke play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Manfred Gafke opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Gafke answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Manfred Gafke play as White?
As White, Manfred Gafke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Gafke play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Gafke most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Manfred Gafke's FIDE rating?
Manfred Gafke is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Manfred Gafke played?
Our database contains 213 games by Manfred Gafke, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 69 draws, 99 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Gafke?
213 games by Manfred Gafke 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.