Prepare against Manfred Kraupfogel
Austria · World #61,640 classical · FIDE ID 1616927
When preparing against Manfred Kraupfogel, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 50 games by Manfred Kraupfogel, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Kraupfogel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Kraupfogel 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 | 1,850 | 2,084 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,955 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,013 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 10 | 22 | 36.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Kraupfogel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Kraupfogel's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 80.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kraupfogel usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kraupfogel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kraupfogel usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kraupfogel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kraupfogel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kraupfogel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Manfred Kraupfogel's chess games
All 50 games by Manfred Kraupfogel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D49 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Hans-Uwe Kock | 2,155 | 25th Latschach Open | B13 |
| Aug 2003 | Gerhard Boehm | 2,153 | 14th Vienna Open | B06 |
| Sep 2004 | Karl Cojhter | 2,137 | Graz Open A | C70 |
| Aug 2003 | Helmut Kahlbacher | 2,106 | 14th Vienna Open | B26 |
| Aug 2003 | Hans Joachim Schubert | 2,097 | 14th Vienna Open | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| Lienz Open | 1988 | 8 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,898 |
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 6 | 5 | – |
| 25th Latschach Open | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,197 |
| 30th Latschach Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,113 |
| Voesendorf Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Kraupfogel's chess games?
50 games by Manfred Kraupfogel, from Jan 2005 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 Kraupfogel has played.
What does Manfred Kraupfogel play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Manfred Kraupfogel opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Kraupfogel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Manfred Kraupfogel play as White?
As White, Manfred Kraupfogel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Kraupfogel play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Kraupfogel most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Manfred Kraupfogel's FIDE rating?
Manfred Kraupfogel is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Manfred Kraupfogel played?
Our database contains 50 games by Manfred Kraupfogel, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Kraupfogel?
50 games by Manfred Kraupfogel 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.