Prepare against Manfred Gradwohl
DEU · World #20,311 classical · FIDE ID 16292308
Our database contains 45 games by Manfred Gradwohl, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Gradwohl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Gradwohl 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 | 2,055 | 2,067 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 20.0% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Gradwohl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Gradwohl's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gradwohl usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gradwohl usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gradwohl usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gradwohl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Manfred Gradwohl's chess games
All 45 games by Manfred Gradwohl in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 9 wins, 19 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ludwig Deglmann | 2,260 | Regionalliga SO 9495 | A55 |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Heubusch | 2,205 | Regionalliga SO 9495 | A42 |
| Jan 1995 | Konrad Von Werner | 2,070 | Regionalliga SO 9495 | A00 |
| Oct 1995 | Marc Marian | 2,035 | Regionalliga SO 9596 | B06 |
| Mar 2023 | Roland Stiefel | 1,967 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Regionalliga SO 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
| Regionalliga SO 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,091 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,820 |
| Regionalliga SO 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,884 |
| 11th Boeblingen Open | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 2,025 |
| Regionalliga SO 9899 | 1999 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,138 |
| 5th Bad Woerishofen Open | 1989 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Gradwohl's chess games?
45 games by Manfred Gradwohl, from Feb 2020 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 Gradwohl has played.
What does Manfred Gradwohl play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Manfred Gradwohl opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Gradwohl answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Manfred Gradwohl play as White?
As White, Manfred Gradwohl's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Gradwohl play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Gradwohl most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Manfred Gradwohl's FIDE rating?
Manfred Gradwohl is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Manfred Gradwohl played?
Our database contains 45 games by Manfred Gradwohl, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 19 draws, 17 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Gradwohl?
45 games by Manfred Gradwohl 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.