Prepare against Manfred Rubke
DEU · World #23,001 classical · FIDE ID 4671864
When preparing against Manfred Rubke, expect 1.c4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Saragossa Opening as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Manfred Rubke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Rubke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Rubke 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 | 2,033 | 2,175 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 71 | 87 | 42 | 35.5% |
| As White | 119 | 43 | 50 | 26 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 81 | 28 | 37 | 16 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Rubke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Rubke's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 99 | 83.2% | 59.6% |
| c3 | 20 | 16.8% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Rubke usually continues f4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rubke usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Rubke usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c3 — 17% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Rubke usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Rubke usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Rubke usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Manfred Rubke's chess games
All 200 games by Manfred Rubke 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: 71 wins, 87 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 35 | 13/14/8 | 37.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Bernd Meissner | 2,375 | Oberliga Bayern 0203 | A36 |
| Dec 2002 | Alexander Maier | 2,298 | Oberliga Bayern 0203 | A24 |
| Oct 2001 | Claus Pitschka | 2,265 | Oberliga Bayern 0102 | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,245 | Oberliga Bayern 9798 | A00 |
| May 1999 | Marcus Keller | 2,243 | Landesliga Sued 9899 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Landesliga Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Landesliga Sued 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,220 |
| Regionalliga SW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Rubke's chess games?
200 games by Manfred Rubke, 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 Rubke has played.
What does Manfred Rubke play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Manfred Rubke opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.c3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Rubke answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Manfred Rubke play as White?
As White, Manfred Rubke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 37.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Saragossa Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Rubke play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Rubke most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Manfred Rubke's FIDE rating?
Manfred Rubke is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Manfred Rubke played?
Our database contains 200 games by Manfred Rubke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 87 draws, 42 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Rubke?
200 games by Manfred Rubke 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.