Prepare against Manfred Kuester
DEU · World #58,302 classical · FIDE ID 4672852
Our database contains 82 games by Manfred Kuester, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Kuester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Kuester 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 | 1,862 | 1,973 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 36 | 10 | 36 | 43.9% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Kuester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Kuester's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 84.6% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kuester usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kuester usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kuester usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuester usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kuester usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Manfred Kuester's chess games
All 82 games by Manfred Kuester in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 36 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Jan Elsing | 2,151 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D15 |
| Aug 2009 | Steffen Poseck | 2,105 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D97 |
| Apr 2010 | Bernd Muskewitz | 2,017 | Berlin qualification Open | D11 |
| Nov 2014 | Dmitry Kostyuchenko | 2,007 | 17th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A81 |
| Nov 2011 | Frank Koenig | 1,979 | 14th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 14 | 2 | 1,681 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| 21st Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 14th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,013 |
| 20th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| 19th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| 17th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,169 |
| Berlin Hellersdorf Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Kuester's chess games?
82 games by Manfred Kuester, from Jul 2009 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 Kuester has played.
What does Manfred Kuester play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Manfred Kuester opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Kuester answers 1...Nc6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Manfred Kuester play as White?
As White, Manfred Kuester's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Kuester play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Kuester most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Manfred Kuester's FIDE rating?
Manfred Kuester is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Manfred Kuester played?
Our database contains 82 games by Manfred Kuester, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Kuester?
82 games by Manfred Kuester 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.