Prepare against Manfred Wetterling
DEU · World #111,979 classical · FIDE ID 24695467
When preparing against Manfred Wetterling, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 39 games by Manfred Wetterling, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Wetterling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Wetterling 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 | 1,696 | 1,715 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 35.9% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Wetterling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Wetterling's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 31.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Wetterling usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wetterling usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wetterling usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wetterling usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Manfred Wetterling's chess games
All 39 games by Manfred Wetterling in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Guido Giese | 2,052 | 14th Blankenburg Open B | B40 |
| Mar 2016 | Hartmut Didt | 1,847 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | B21 |
| Mar 2016 | Peter Naumann | 1,817 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | D32 |
| Feb 2022 | Sholeh Mohammadi | 1,162 | Reinstorf Open | A13 |
| Mar 2016 | Bernd Bergert | 1,147 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,478 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,763 |
| 14th Blankenburg Open B | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| 16th Blankenburg Open B | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Blankenburg Open B 15th | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,855 |
| 13th Nordhausen Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,910 |
| 11th Nordhausen Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,704 |
| 13th Bad Harzburg Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Wetterling's chess games?
39 games by Manfred Wetterling, from Nov 2009 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 Wetterling has played.
What does Manfred Wetterling play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Manfred Wetterling opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Wetterling answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Manfred Wetterling play as White?
As White, Manfred Wetterling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Wetterling play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Wetterling most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Manfred Wetterling's FIDE rating?
Manfred Wetterling is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,715 (May 2024).
How many games has Manfred Wetterling played?
Our database contains 39 games by Manfred Wetterling, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Wetterling?
39 games by Manfred Wetterling 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.