Prepare against Manfred Grurl
Austria · World #32,227 classical · FIDE ID 1609157
When preparing against Manfred Grurl, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 35 games by Manfred Grurl, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Grurl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Grurl 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 | 1,973 | 2,070 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,047 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,982 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 14.3% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Grurl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Grurl's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 32.4% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Grurl usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Grurl usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Grurl usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Grurl usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
Manfred Grurl's chess games
All 35 games by Manfred Grurl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 5 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Peter Gyugyi | 2,275 | Balatonbereny Open | A24 |
| Jul 2016 | Josef Ager | 2,158 | ch-AUT | A36 |
| Jul 2016 | Michael Ernst | 2,134 | ch-AUT | D30 |
| Jul 2015 | Walter Sepetavc | 1,987 | ch-AUT | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,027 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,034 |
| TCh-AUT Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,118 |
| 18th Jacques Lemans Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,881 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Grurl's chess games?
35 games by Manfred Grurl, from Jul 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 Grurl has played.
What does Manfred Grurl play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Manfred Grurl opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Grurl answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games).
What openings does Manfred Grurl play as White?
As White, Manfred Grurl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Grurl play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Grurl most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Manfred Grurl's FIDE rating?
Manfred Grurl is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Manfred Grurl played?
Our database contains 35 games by Manfred Grurl, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Grurl?
35 games by Manfred Grurl 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.