Prepare against Manfred Lenhardt
DEU · World #28,447 classical · FIDE ID 4630211
Our database contains 308 games by Manfred Lenhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Lenhardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Lenhardt 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 | 1,995 | 2,210 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,154 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 137 | 87 | 84 | 44.5% |
| As White | 158 | 75 | 48 | 35 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 150 | 62 | 39 | 49 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Lenhardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Lenhardt's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 69.6% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 30 | 19.0% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 8 | 5.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lenhardt usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lenhardt usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lenhardt usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lenhardt usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lenhardt usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lenhardt usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 63.9% | 55.4% |
| g6 | 24 | 33.3% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 63.6% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 25.0% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Manfred Lenhardt's chess games
All 308 games by Manfred Lenhardt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 137 wins, 87 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 0/5/8 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Mehmed Pasalic | 2,345 | 1st Baunatal Open | D36 |
| Jan 1994 | B. Schneider | 2,290 | ch-Oberschwaben | C77 |
| Jan 1993 | Ulrich Gebhardt | 2,245 | chB-Oberschwaben | B09 |
| Nov 2017 | Uwe Haenisch | 2,195 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | A81 |
| Jun 2011 | Gilbert Vrancken | 2,189 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 19 | 12 | 2,047 |
| ch-Oberschwaben | 1994 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,340 |
| Dortmund Open B | 1993 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Berlin Cup Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Lenhardt's chess games?
308 games by Manfred Lenhardt, from Apr 2003 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 Lenhardt has played.
What does Manfred Lenhardt play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Manfred Lenhardt opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Lenhardt answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Manfred Lenhardt play as White?
As White, Manfred Lenhardt's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Lenhardt play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Lenhardt most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Manfred Lenhardt's FIDE rating?
Manfred Lenhardt is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Manfred Lenhardt played?
Our database contains 308 games by Manfred Lenhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 87 draws, 84 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Lenhardt?
308 games by Manfred Lenhardt 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.