Prepare against Manfred Schuetze
DEU · World #69,208 classical · FIDE ID 4618335
When preparing against Manfred Schuetze, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 204 games by Manfred Schuetze, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Schuetze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Schuetze 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 | 1,824 | 1,931 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 59 | 71 | 74 | 28.9% |
| As White | 106 | 30 | 39 | 37 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 98 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Schuetze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Schuetze's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 90.6% | 45.3% |
| b4 | 8 | 7.5% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.b4 — 8% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Schuetze usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 71.1% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Manfred Schuetze's chess games
All 204 games by Manfred Schuetze in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 59 wins, 71 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Peter Zschorsch | 1,968 | 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | B30 |
| Dec 2011 | Guenter Reinemann | 1,852 | 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C10 |
| Jul 2014 | Peter Klein | 1,809 | 26th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors Open | C78 |
| Dec 2014 | Dietlind Meinke | 1,803 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C90 |
| May 2014 | Klaus Wauer | 1,784 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,615 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,674 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,630 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,750 |
| 27th ch-Wuertemberg Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,743 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Schuetze's chess games?
204 games by Manfred Schuetze, from Jul 2007 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 Schuetze has played.
What does Manfred Schuetze play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Manfred Schuetze opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Schuetze answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Manfred Schuetze play as White?
As White, Manfred Schuetze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Schuetze play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Schuetze most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Manfred Schuetze's FIDE rating?
Manfred Schuetze is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Manfred Schuetze played?
Our database contains 204 games by Manfred Schuetze, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 71 draws, 74 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Schuetze?
204 games by Manfred Schuetze 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.