Prepare against Manfred Jaeger
Austria · World #70,615 classical · FIDE ID 1622145
When preparing against Manfred Jaeger, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 63 games by Manfred Jaeger, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Jaeger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Jaeger 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 | 1,819 | 1,837 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,843 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,840 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 9 | 22 | 32 | 14.3% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 8.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Jaeger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Jaeger's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 42.9% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jaeger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jaeger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Jaeger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jaeger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Jaeger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Jaeger usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Manfred Jaeger's chess games
All 63 games by Manfred Jaeger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Manfred Ebert | 2,085 | Oberliga NRW 8990 I | A29 |
| Jan 1990 | Udo Chemnitz | 1,925 | Oberliga NRW 8990 I | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 10 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,991 |
| ch-FRG Hochschul | 1987 | 7 | 3 | 2,167 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-FRG U26 | 1988 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,794 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 15/16 | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Jaeger's chess games?
63 games by Manfred Jaeger, from Apr 2008 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 Jaeger has played.
What does Manfred Jaeger play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Manfred Jaeger opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Jaeger answers 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Manfred Jaeger play as White?
As White, Manfred Jaeger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Jaeger play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Jaeger most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Manfred Jaeger's FIDE rating?
Manfred Jaeger is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Manfred Jaeger played?
Our database contains 63 games by Manfred Jaeger, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Jaeger?
63 games by Manfred Jaeger 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.