Prepare against Manfred Grosse
Austria · World #59,371 classical · FIDE ID 1617370
When preparing against Manfred Grosse, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 219 games by Manfred Grosse, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Grosse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Grosse 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 | 1,858 | 2,008 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,988 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,954 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 93 | 21 | 105 | 42.5% |
| As White | 110 | 50 | 9 | 51 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 109 | 43 | 12 | 54 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Grosse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Grosse's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 48.2% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 43 | 39.1% | 40.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Grosse usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Grosse usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grosse usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Grosse usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Grosse usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Grosse usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 58.6% | 45.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 12.1% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
Manfred Grosse's chess games
All 219 games by Manfred Grosse 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: 93 wins, 21 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Hauschild | 2,295 | JBLN Ost 9798 | D37 |
| Apr 2007 | Thomas Lochte | 2,221 | 8th ch-EU | B22 |
| Jan 2009 | Friedrich Steininger | 2,152 | ch-Graz A | A42 |
| Feb 2009 | Thomas Pfaffel | 2,148 | ch-Graz A | A14 |
| Apr 2007 | Stefan Pick | 2,083 | 8th ch-EU | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,784 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 1,601 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,061 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,571 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,578 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,857 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Grosse's chess games?
219 games by Manfred Grosse, 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 Grosse has played.
What does Manfred Grosse play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Manfred Grosse opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Grosse answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...b5 (10% of games).
What openings does Manfred Grosse play as White?
As White, Manfred Grosse's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Grosse play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Grosse most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Manfred Grosse's FIDE rating?
Manfred Grosse is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Manfred Grosse played?
Our database contains 219 games by Manfred Grosse, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 21 draws, 105 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Grosse?
219 games by Manfred Grosse 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.