Prepare against Manfred Reibenbacher
Austria · World #94,294 classical · FIDE ID 1632728
When preparing against Manfred Reibenbacher, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nh6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Manfred Reibenbacher, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Reibenbacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Reibenbacher 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 | 1,746 | 1,804 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,783 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,825 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 23.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Reibenbacher usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Reibenbacher usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Reibenbacher usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Reibenbacher usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Reibenbacher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nh6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Manfred Reibenbacher's chess games
All 34 games by Manfred Reibenbacher in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Hippopotamus Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Franz Weissenbichler | 2,173 | ch-Oberoesteireich | B06 |
| Jan 2012 | Hans Kroeppel | 1,923 | ch-Obersteyr | E92 |
| Jan 2012 | Guenter Kaiser | 1,910 | ch-Obersteyr | B44 |
| May 2009 | Peter Enzinger | 1,857 | ch-AUT Eisenbahner | C71 |
| Sep 2008 | Mirko Dzambo | 1,592 | Graz Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-Oberoesteireich | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,074 |
| ch-Obersteyr | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 18th Graz Open B | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-AUT Eisenbahner | 2009 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| 16th Graz Open B | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,533 |
| 23rd Jacques Lemans Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,794 |
| Graz Open B 12th | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Reibenbacher's chess games?
34 games by Manfred Reibenbacher, from Mar 2011 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 Reibenbacher has played.
What does Manfred Reibenbacher play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Manfred Reibenbacher opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Reibenbacher answers 1...Nh6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manfred Reibenbacher play as White?
As White, Manfred Reibenbacher's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Reibenbacher play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Reibenbacher most often plays: Hippopotamus Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Manfred Reibenbacher's FIDE rating?
Manfred Reibenbacher is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Manfred Reibenbacher played?
Our database contains 34 games by Manfred Reibenbacher, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Reibenbacher?
34 games by Manfred Reibenbacher 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.