Prepare against Manfred Olbrisch
DEU · World #13,517 classical · FIDE ID 4655257
Our database contains 98 games by Manfred Olbrisch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Olbrisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Olbrisch 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 | 2,122 | 2,127 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 37 | 20 | 41 | 37.8% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 10 | 19 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Olbrisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Olbrisch's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Olbrisch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Olbrisch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Olbrisch usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Olbrisch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Olbrisch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Olbrisch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 17.4% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Manfred Olbrisch's chess games
All 98 games by Manfred Olbrisch 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: 37 wins, 20 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Peter Rahls | 2,325 | Dortmund Open A | A43 |
| Jan 1992 | Utz-Friedrich Bierbach | 2,295 | Dortmund Open A | B01 |
| Nov 2007 | Wolf-Dieter Meissner | 2,231 | Troisdorf Open | A49 |
| Nov 2016 | Karl-Heinz Kannenberg | 2,214 | 20th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D14 |
| Jan 1998 | Mark Lamprecht | 2,185 | Lohmar 9798 | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| Troisdorf Open | 2007 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,178 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 4 | 2,167 |
| Lohmar 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 2,082 |
| Lohmar 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 2,024 |
| 1st ch-GER Police | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 2,309 |
| ch-GER Polizei | 1998 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Olbrisch's chess games?
98 games by Manfred Olbrisch, 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 Olbrisch has played.
What does Manfred Olbrisch play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Manfred Olbrisch opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Olbrisch answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Manfred Olbrisch play as White?
As White, Manfred Olbrisch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Olbrisch play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Olbrisch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Manfred Olbrisch's FIDE rating?
Manfred Olbrisch is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Manfred Olbrisch played?
Our database contains 98 games by Manfred Olbrisch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 20 draws, 41 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Olbrisch?
98 games by Manfred Olbrisch 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.