Prepare against Manfred Witte
DEU · World #14,468 classical · FIDE ID 12966630
Our database contains 143 games by Manfred Witte, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Witte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Witte 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 | 2,111 | 2,210 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 58 | 60 | 25 | 40.6% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 33 | 14 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 23 | 27 | 11 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Witte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Witte's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 85.4% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Witte usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Witte usually continues c3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Witte usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Witte usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Witte usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Witte usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Manfred Witte's chess games
All 143 games by Manfred Witte in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 58 wins, 60 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Hans-Rudolf Kreutzkamp | 2,250 | Regionalliga NordN | C46 |
| Jan 1992 | Ingo Meyer | 2,240 | Koblenz Open | D46 |
| Oct 1983 | Guenther Hamann | 2,230 | Bundesliga 2-1983/84 North | C47 |
| Sep 2018 | Gerhard Kaiser | 2,172 | chT-GER Laender Seniors 65+ | A20 |
| Sep 2017 | Heinz Gerstenberger | 2,119 | 26th chT-GER Seniors | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,145 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| 30th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,047 |
| 25th chT-GER Seniors | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,039 |
| BL2-Nord 8788 | 1988 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Witte's chess games?
143 games by Manfred Witte, from Feb 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 Witte has played.
What does Manfred Witte play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Manfred Witte opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Witte answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Manfred Witte play as White?
As White, Manfred Witte's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Witte play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Witte most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Manfred Witte's FIDE rating?
Manfred Witte is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Manfred Witte played?
Our database contains 143 games by Manfred Witte, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 60 draws, 25 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Witte?
143 games by Manfred Witte 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.