Prepare against Manfred Roehl
DEU · World #62,195 classical · FIDE ID 1271606
When preparing against Manfred Roehl, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 74 games by Manfred Roehl, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Roehl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Roehl 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 | 1,848 | 1,889 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,862 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,862 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 32.4% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Roehl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Roehl's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Roehl usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Roehl usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Roehl usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Roehl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Roehl usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Roehl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Manfred Roehl's chess games
All 74 games by Manfred Roehl in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Nikolai Quiring | 2,078 | 27th Kiel Open A | B00 |
| Jan 2013 | Stefan Zucker | 1,937 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D05 |
| Jan 2015 | Uwe Campe | 1,928 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D05 |
| Jan 2015 | Georg Merettig | 1,912 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A40 |
| Jan 2017 | Christoph Homann | 1,798 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2014 | 17 | 8 | 1,700 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,932 |
| 15th GER Seniors Derby | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,574 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,720 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Seniors 51st | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,542 |
| 4th Nord West Cup | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,598 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Roehl's chess games?
74 games by Manfred Roehl, from May 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 Roehl has played.
What does Manfred Roehl play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Manfred Roehl opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Roehl answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Manfred Roehl play as White?
As White, Manfred Roehl's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Roehl play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Roehl most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Manfred Roehl's FIDE rating?
Manfred Roehl is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Manfred Roehl played?
Our database contains 74 games by Manfred Roehl, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Roehl?
74 games by Manfred Roehl 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.