Prepare against Manfred Schulze
DEU · World #67,263 classical · FIDE ID 4693078
When preparing against Manfred Schulze, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 101 games by Manfred Schulze, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Schulze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Schulze 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 | 1,830 | 2,077 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 33 | 27 | 41 | 32.7% |
| As White | 51 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Schulze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Schulze's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 74.5% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 25.5% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (23% of these games) — Schulze usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 60.9% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Manfred Schulze's chess games
All 101 games by Manfred Schulze in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 33 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Stefan Meyer | 2,150 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | A04 |
| Mar 2002 | Udo Wallrabenstein | 2,142 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | B13 |
| Nov 2003 | Erhard Lampersberger | 2,122 | Hessenliga 0304 | C30 |
| Dec 2015 | Teodora Rogozenco | 2,110 | BL 1516 w | D36 |
| Nov 2004 | Roland Meyer | 2,101 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| BL 0910 w | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| BL2 West 1213 w | 2013 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,121 |
| BL 1516 w | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 1 | 1,930 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,300 |
| Regionalliga SW 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Schulze's chess games?
101 games by Manfred Schulze, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Schulze has played.
What does Manfred Schulze play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Manfred Schulze opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Schulze answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Manfred Schulze play as White?
As White, Manfred Schulze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Schulze play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Schulze most often plays: Petrov's Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Manfred Schulze's FIDE rating?
Manfred Schulze is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Manfred Schulze played?
Our database contains 101 games by Manfred Schulze, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Schulze?
101 games by Manfred Schulze 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.