Prepare against Manfred Gosch
CHE · World #24,811 classical · FIDE ID 1305670
Our database contains 76 games by Manfred Gosch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Gosch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Gosch 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 | 2,019 | 2,202 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 30 | 18 | 28 | 39.5% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Gosch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Gosch's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 33.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 25.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 20.5% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gosch usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gosch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gosch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Gosch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Gosch usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gosch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 72.7% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Manfred Gosch's chess games
All 76 games by Manfred Gosch 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Mirko Mikavica | 2,255 | 13th Zuerich Open A | C00 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Horn | 2,235 | 21st Zuerich Open B | B11 |
| Oct 2025 | Patrick Hugentobler | 2,183 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A40 |
| Feb 2010 | Horst Zesiger | 2,148 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | D60 |
| Jul 2016 | Hans Karl | 2,103 | ch-SUI Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,196 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,783 |
| 4th Bodensee Seniors Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,177 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,023 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| 13th Zuerich Open A | 1989 | 4 | 2 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Gosch's chess games?
76 games by Manfred Gosch, 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 Gosch has played.
What does Manfred Gosch play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Manfred Gosch opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Gosch answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Manfred Gosch play as White?
As White, Manfred Gosch's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Gosch play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Gosch most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Manfred Gosch's FIDE rating?
Manfred Gosch is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Manfred Gosch played?
Our database contains 76 games by Manfred Gosch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Gosch?
76 games by Manfred Gosch 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.