Prepare against Manfred Herfel
DEU · World #77,095 classical · FIDE ID 24663689
When preparing against Manfred Herfel, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Manfred Herfel, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Herfel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Herfel 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 | 1,799 | 1,862 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Herfel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Herfel's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Herfel usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Herfel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Herfel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Herfel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Herfel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Herfel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Manfred Herfel's chess games
All 30 games by Manfred Herfel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Reinhard Zunker | 2,215 | Giessen Open | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1996 | 24 | 10 | 2,206 |
| Mannheim Open | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 2,035 |
| 28th Porz Open | 1992 | 2 | 1 | 2,235 |
| Suedwestfalen Verbandsklasse 0102 | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,847 |
| Verbandsliga 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Herfel's chess games?
30 games by Manfred Herfel, from Mar 2016 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 Herfel has played.
What does Manfred Herfel play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Manfred Herfel opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Herfel answers 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Manfred Herfel play as White?
As White, Manfred Herfel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Herfel play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Herfel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Manfred Herfel's FIDE rating?
Manfred Herfel is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Manfred Herfel played?
Our database contains 30 games by Manfred Herfel, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Herfel?
30 games by Manfred Herfel 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.