Prepare against Manfred Nees
DEU · World #120,463 classical · FIDE ID 1270132
When preparing against Manfred Nees, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (56%).
Our database contains 52 games by Manfred Nees, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Nees's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Nees 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 | 1,672 | 1,731 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 30.8% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Nees's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Nees's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 64.3% | 47.2% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
| g4 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nees usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nees usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Nees usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 18% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Nees usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nees usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Nees usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Manfred Nees's chess games
All 52 games by Manfred Nees in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Armin Schmidt | 1,963 | ch-Baden Open U1600 | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Volker Wipfler | 1,760 | ch-Baden AT1 | A80 |
| May 2013 | Raphael Merz | 1,711 | ch-Baden Open U1600 | B12 |
| Apr 2007 | Bernd Gehrig | 1,688 | ch-Baden Seniors Young | C02 |
| May 2013 | Ewald Mittelstaedt | 1,667 | ch-Baden Open U1600 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Open U1600 | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 1,657 |
| ch-Baden JS | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Baden AT1 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 1,842 |
| ch-Baden Seniors Young | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,598 |
| ch-Baden U1600 Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,353 |
| Untergrombach Open | 1992 | 4 | 1 | – |
| ch-Baden AT | 1991 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Nees's chess games?
52 games by Manfred Nees, from Aug 2014 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 Nees has played.
What does Manfred Nees play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Manfred Nees opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games), 1.g4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Nees answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (44% of games).
What openings does Manfred Nees play as White?
As White, Manfred Nees's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grob's Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Nees play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Nees most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Manfred Nees's FIDE rating?
Manfred Nees is currently rated 1,672 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Manfred Nees played?
Our database contains 52 games by Manfred Nees, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Nees?
52 games by Manfred Nees 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.