Prepare against Manfred Sickenberger
DEU · World #25,475 classical · FIDE ID 16217039
Our database contains 41 games by Manfred Sickenberger, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Sickenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Sickenberger 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 | 2,015 | 2,015 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,003 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 29.3% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Sickenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Sickenberger's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 47.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sickenberger usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Sickenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Sickenberger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Sickenberger usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …h6 (20% of these games) — Sickenberger usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Manfred Sickenberger's chess games
All 41 games by Manfred Sickenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Wolfgang Kueffner | 2,280 | 13th Wuerzburg Open | A00 |
| Jan 1996 | Kai Kluss | 2,230 | 12th Wuerzburg Open | E76 |
| Jan 1987 | Eberhard Ehrler | 2,220 | ch-Unterfranken | C45 |
| Jan 1999 | Rainer Stockmann | 2,130 | Regionalliga NW 9899 | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Josef Krauss | 2,110 | Regionalliga NW 9899 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken | 1987 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
| Regionalliga NW 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,171 |
| Regionalliga NW 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 13th Wuerzburg Open | 1997 | 6 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 12th Wuerzburg Open | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,343 |
| Nuremberg Open | 1988 | 4 | 2 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Sickenberger's chess games?
41 games by Manfred Sickenberger, from Oct 2016 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 Sickenberger has played.
What does Manfred Sickenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Manfred Sickenberger opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.g3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Sickenberger answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Manfred Sickenberger play as White?
As White, Manfred Sickenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Sickenberger play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Sickenberger most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Manfred Sickenberger's FIDE rating?
Manfred Sickenberger is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Manfred Sickenberger played?
Our database contains 41 games by Manfred Sickenberger, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Sickenberger?
41 games by Manfred Sickenberger 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.