Prepare against Manfred Korth
DEU · World #43,555 classical · FIDE ID 1271875
Our database contains 187 games by Manfred Korth, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Korth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Korth 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 | 1,919 | 1,980 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,977 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,977 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 60 | 65 | 62 | 32.1% |
| As White | 94 | 30 | 36 | 28 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 93 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Korth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Korth's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 59 | 62.8% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 16 | 17.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.5% | 31.3% |
| d3 | 8 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Korth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Korth usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Korth usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Korth usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Korth usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Korth usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 95.1% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 73.3% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
Manfred Korth's chess games
All 187 games by Manfred Korth in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 60 wins, 65 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D35 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 39 | 14/9/16 | 35.9% |
| A21 | English Opening | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,093 | 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | A10 |
| May 2023 | Karl Gneiss | 2,050 | Bodensee Seniors Open 7th | B21 |
| Apr 2012 | Gerd Fischer | 2,010 | ch-Mittelfranken HT 61st | A08 |
| Jul 2014 | Frantisek Hanl | 1,958 | Prague Holiday K11 | A04 |
| Apr 2014 | Hermann Schloetterer | 1,944 | ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K11 | 2015 | 27 | 16 | 1,971 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,626 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 63rd | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Korth's chess games?
187 games by Manfred Korth, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Korth has played.
What does Manfred Korth play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Manfred Korth opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Korth answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Manfred Korth play as White?
As White, Manfred Korth's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (28 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Korth play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Korth most often plays: Pirc Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Manfred Korth's FIDE rating?
Manfred Korth is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Manfred Korth played?
Our database contains 187 games by Manfred Korth, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 65 draws, 62 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Korth?
187 games by Manfred Korth 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.