Prepare against Manfred Herbold
CM · DEU · World #19,086 classical · FIDE ID 4682882
Our database contains 509 games by Manfred Herbold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Herbold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Herbold 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 | 2,065 | 2,204 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,032 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,052 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 191 | 156 | 162 | 37.5% |
| As White | 250 | 105 | 75 | 70 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 259 | 86 | 81 | 92 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Herbold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Herbold's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 62.4% | 56.1% |
| Nc3 | 43 | 17.2% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 18 | 7.2% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.2% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.8% | 85.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Herbold usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Herbold usually continues d4 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Herbold usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 17% of White games, 61.6% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Herbold usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Herbold usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Herbold usually continues h4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 36.3% | 65.6% |
| e6 | 30 | 24.2% | 43.3% |
| Nc6 | 18 | 14.5% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 16 | 12.9% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 36.0% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 27 | 30.3% | 57.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 11.2% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 10.1% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
Manfred Herbold's chess games
All 509 games by Manfred Herbold 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: 191 wins, 156 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A09 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Gil Popilski | 2,515 | 2nd Ortisei Server24 Open | B21 |
| Aug 2015 | Tanguy Ringoir | 2,507 | 4th Arber Open | E32 |
| Aug 2015 | Leonid Milov | 2,468 | 4th Arber Open | B39 |
| Mar 2009 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,467 | 25th Bad Woerishofen Open | D07 |
| Aug 2007 | Kevin White | 2,428 | Mlada Boleslav CSOB Cup | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 24 | 12 | 2,301 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,902 |
| Buchen Baroque Open | 2009 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-RLP MTA | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| RLP-ch MTA 27th | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 16th Pobeskydy Alpress | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Herbold's chess games?
509 games by Manfred Herbold, 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 Herbold has played.
What does Manfred Herbold play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Manfred Herbold opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nc3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Herbold answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Manfred Herbold play as White?
As White, Manfred Herbold's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Herbold play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Herbold most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Manfred Herbold's FIDE rating?
Manfred Herbold is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Manfred Herbold played?
Our database contains 509 games by Manfred Herbold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 156 draws, 162 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Herbold?
509 games by Manfred Herbold 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.