Prepare against Manfred Mannke
Poland · World #24,262 classical · FIDE ID 1103571
When preparing against Manfred Mannke, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (43%).
Our database contains 61 games by Manfred Mannke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Mannke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Mannke 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 | 2,023 | 2,221 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,183 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,187 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 45.9% |
| As White | 33 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Mannke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Mannke's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 71.9% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Mannke usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mannke usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mannke usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Mannke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Manfred Mannke's chess games
All 61 games by Manfred Mannke 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Marcin Sliwinski | 2,195 | chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | E76 |
| Jan 2005 | Tomasz Kaliszewski | 2,154 | chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | D45 |
| Jan 2011 | Andrzej Zurkowski | 2,138 | chT3-POL Mazowiecki | E10 |
| Feb 2007 | Mikolaj Sawicki | 2,132 | chT-POL Liga Mazowiecka 2006/07 | D07 |
| Feb 2005 | Mariusz Kalata | 2,127 | chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL Seniors | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
| chT3-POL Mazowiecki | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,132 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,176 |
| chT-Mazowiec | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,114 |
| chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 5 | 2,397 |
| chT-Mazowiec 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| chT-POL Liga Mazowiecka 2006/07 | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 2,100 |
| Warsaw Legion Open | 1990 | 3 | 0 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Mannke's chess games?
61 games by Manfred Mannke, 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 Mannke has played.
What does Manfred Mannke play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Manfred Mannke opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Mannke answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Manfred Mannke play as White?
As White, Manfred Mannke's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Mannke play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Mannke most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Manfred Mannke's FIDE rating?
Manfred Mannke is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Manfred Mannke played?
Our database contains 61 games by Manfred Mannke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Mannke?
61 games by Manfred Mannke 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.