Prepare against Manfred Rahn
DEU · World #72,645 classical · FIDE ID 24610763
When preparing against Manfred Rahn, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 122 games by Manfred Rahn, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Rahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Rahn 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 | 1,813 | 2,025 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,830 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 41 | 28 | 53 | 33.6% |
| As White | 61 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 13 | 27 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Rahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Rahn's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 49.2% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 47.5% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rahn usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rahn usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rahn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 46.6% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Rahn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Rahn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Rahn usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
Manfred Rahn's chess games
All 122 games by Manfred Rahn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 41 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Kay Fischer | 2,162 | 8th Passau Open | B07 |
| Jan 2008 | Martin Bauer | 2,108 | ch-Oberfranken Q 0708 | A06 |
| Apr 2000 | Michael Spranger | 2,008 | 8th Passau Open | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Frank Seigert | 2,006 | ch-Oberfranken | C01 |
| Aug 2003 | Noel Noleau | 1,990 | Augsburg Afro Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2020 | 47 | 19 | 1,702 |
| Regionalliga NO 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,021 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,813 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,810 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,847 |
| ch-Oberfranken 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Rahn's chess games?
122 games by Manfred Rahn, from Jan 2004 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 Rahn has played.
What does Manfred Rahn play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Manfred Rahn opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Rahn answers 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Manfred Rahn play as White?
As White, Manfred Rahn's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Rahn play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Rahn most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Manfred Rahn's FIDE rating?
Manfred Rahn is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Manfred Rahn played?
Our database contains 122 games by Manfred Rahn, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Rahn?
122 games by Manfred Rahn 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.