Prepare against Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel
DEU · World #111,574 classical · FIDE ID 16285409
When preparing against Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 52 games by Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel 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 | 1,697 | 1,756 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,685 | 1,685 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 6 | 22 | 24 | 11.5% |
| As White | 23 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 8.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 69.6% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 26.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Forsthoevel usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Forsthoevel usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Forsthoevel usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Forsthoevel usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Forsthoevel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Forsthoevel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel's chess games
All 52 games by Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 6 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Jean Bausch | 1,630 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A85 |
| Jul 2021 | Klaus Jovi | 1,533 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D01 |
| Nov 2019 | Pal Molnar | 1,416 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1920 | B01 |
| Jul 2022 | Gerhard Judt | 1,312 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A85 |
| Jul 2022 | Helmut Pfaff | 1,201 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,566 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,531 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,611 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,661 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr1 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,550 |
| 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,599 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse Playoff | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,371 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel's chess games?
52 games by Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel, from Aug 2019 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 Schulze Forsthoevel has played.
What does Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel answers 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...b5 (13% of games).
What openings does Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel play as White?
As White, Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel most often plays: English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel's FIDE rating?
Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,685 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel played?
Our database contains 52 games by Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (11.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel?
52 games by Manfred Schulze Forsthoevel 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.