Prepare against Manfredo Gaoseb
Namibia · World #103,340 classical · FIDE ID 15200930
When preparing against Manfredo Gaoseb, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Manfredo Gaoseb, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfredo Gaoseb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfredo Gaoseb 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 | 1,720 | 1,760 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 35.4% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfredo Gaoseb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfredo Gaoseb's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gaoseb usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Gaoseb usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gaoseb usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Manfredo Gaoseb's chess games
All 48 games by Manfredo Gaoseb in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Ben Patrick Cyubahiro | 1,685 | Online Olym Div4 B | C45 |
| Aug 2021 | Meshal Alhejab | 1,681 | Online Olym Div4 B | C41 |
| Dec 2019 | Timothy Mwabu | 1,645 | ch-Africa U16 | B75 |
| Aug 2021 | Rocky Muchiri | 1,611 | Online Olym Div4 B | B50 |
| Dec 2019 | Jeff Gichuki | 1,595 | ch-Africa U16 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,652 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,883 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,556 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,381 |
| ch-NAM | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,532 |
| ch-Africa U1700 Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,562 |
| ch-African School U15 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfredo Gaoseb's chess games?
48 games by Manfredo Gaoseb, from Sep 2017 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 Manfredo Gaoseb has played.
What does Manfredo Gaoseb play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Manfredo Gaoseb opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfredo Gaoseb answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manfredo Gaoseb play as White?
As White, Manfredo Gaoseb's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfredo Gaoseb play as Black?
As Black, Manfredo Gaoseb most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Manfredo Gaoseb's FIDE rating?
Manfredo Gaoseb is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Manfredo Gaoseb played?
Our database contains 48 games by Manfredo Gaoseb, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfredo Gaoseb?
48 games by Manfredo Gaoseb 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.