Prepare against Manfred Willich
DEU · World #59,350 classical · FIDE ID 4658469
Our database contains 90 games by Manfred Willich, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Willich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Willich 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 | 1,858 | 2,081 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Willich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Willich's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 73.3% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Willich usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Willich usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Willich usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Willich usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Willich usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Willich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Manfred Willich's chess games
All 90 games by Manfred Willich in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 30 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Florian Armbrust | 2,260 | 9th Bad Zwesten Open | E82 |
| Aug 2016 | Thomas Kohler | 2,184 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A11 |
| Jan 2004 | Gerhard Kuhn | 2,127 | 8th Bad Zwesten Open | B22 |
| Jan 2003 | Rudi Foerster | 2,063 | 7th Bad Zwesten Open | D11 |
| Aug 2016 | Guenter Casny | 1,862 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hofbieber Open | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,076 |
| 7th Bad Zwesten Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 8th Bad Zwesten Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,859 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Willich's chess games?
90 games by Manfred Willich, from Oct 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 Willich has played.
What does Manfred Willich play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Manfred Willich opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Willich answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manfred Willich play as White?
As White, Manfred Willich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Willich play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Willich most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Manfred Willich's FIDE rating?
Manfred Willich is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Manfred Willich played?
Our database contains 90 games by Manfred Willich, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Willich?
90 games by Manfred Willich 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.