Prepare against Manfred Hangweyrer
IM · Austria · World #7,765 classical · FIDE ID 1601008
When preparing against Manfred Hangweyrer, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 447 games by Manfred Hangweyrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Hangweyrer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Hangweyrer 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 | 2,209 | 2,413 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,394 | 2,394 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 129 | 249 | 69 | 28.9% |
| As White | 224 | 75 | 121 | 28 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 223 | 54 | 128 | 41 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Hangweyrer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Hangweyrer's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 64.7% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 26.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hangweyrer usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hangweyrer usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hangweyrer usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hangweyrer usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hangweyrer usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Hangweyrer usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 34 | 34.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 27 | 27.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 25 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 48.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 33.3% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Manfred Hangweyrer's chess games
All 447 games by Manfred Hangweyrer 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: 129 wins, 249 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/14/3 | 32.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 6/21/2 | 20.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,505 | Vienna Open | B22 |
| Mar 2009 | Peter Vavrak | 2,478 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | A10 |
| Feb 2006 | Jan Plachetka | 2,439 | chT2O-AUT 0506 | B23 |
| Nov 2003 | Aco Alvir | 2,374 | chT2O-AUT 0304 | D45 |
| Feb 2015 | Roman Chytilek | 2,362 | chT2O-AUT 1415 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 8 | 2,376 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,382 |
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,262 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,298 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,375 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,377 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,300 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gerhard Schroll (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Hangweyrer's chess games?
447 games by Manfred Hangweyrer, 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 Hangweyrer has played.
What does Manfred Hangweyrer play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Manfred Hangweyrer opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Hangweyrer answers 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Manfred Hangweyrer play as White?
As White, Manfred Hangweyrer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Hangweyrer play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Hangweyrer most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Philidor (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Manfred Hangweyrer's FIDE rating?
Manfred Hangweyrer is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess and 2,394 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Manfred Hangweyrer played?
Our database contains 447 games by Manfred Hangweyrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 249 draws, 69 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Hangweyrer?
447 games by Manfred Hangweyrer 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.