Prepare against Manfred Wacker
DEU · World #109,371 classical · FIDE ID 12952850
When preparing against Manfred Wacker, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 48 games by Manfred Wacker, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Wacker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Wacker 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 | 1,703 | 1,821 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 25.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Wacker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Wacker's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 46.3% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Wacker usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wacker usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wacker usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Wacker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Manfred Wacker's chess games
All 48 games by Manfred Wacker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Doris Luebbers | 1,510 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | D45 |
| Aug 2018 | Siegfried Berger | 1,505 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | D53 |
| Aug 2018 | Emmi Braeu | 1,478 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | E70 |
| Jan 2020 | Manfred Sonntagbauer | 1,431 | Marianske Lazne Open Seniors | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,544 |
| RLPF Open | 1991 | 7 | 4 | – |
| PF Open | 1993 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Pfalz Open | 1997 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Deidesheim Open 5 | 2000 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,629 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,571 |
| Marianske Lazne Open Seniors | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Wacker's chess games?
48 games by Manfred Wacker, from Jul 2014 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 Wacker has played.
What does Manfred Wacker play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Manfred Wacker opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Wacker answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Manfred Wacker play as White?
As White, Manfred Wacker's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Wacker play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Wacker most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Manfred Wacker's FIDE rating?
Manfred Wacker is currently rated 1,703 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Manfred Wacker played?
Our database contains 48 games by Manfred Wacker, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Wacker?
48 games by Manfred Wacker 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.