Prepare against Manuel Dargel
FM · DEU · World #13,385 classical · FIDE ID 24612952
Our database contains 344 games by Manuel Dargel, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Dargel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Dargel 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 | 2,124 | 2,305 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 140 | 81 | 122 | 40.7% |
| As White | 158 | 72 | 35 | 50 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 186 | 68 | 46 | 72 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Dargel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Dargel's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 157 | 99.4% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 99% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Dargel usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Dargel usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dargel usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Dargel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 81.7% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 9 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 59.1% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.6% | 55.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Manuel Dargel's chess games
All 344 games by Manuel Dargel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 140 wins, 81 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 55 | 25/13/17 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 22/9/13 | 48.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/8/13 | 27.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Frank Erwich | 2,346 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | A30 |
| Sep 2010 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,320 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | A36 |
| Feb 2010 | Ralf Kotter | 2,306 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B47 |
| Apr 2006 | Evgeni Kirnos | 2,305 | 12th Werther Schloss Open A | A29 |
| Aug 2005 | Olaf Steffens | 2,283 | Moehnesee Cup A | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 27 | 14 | 2,079 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 7 | 2,237 |
| ch-NRW | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,820 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Dargel's chess games?
344 games by Manuel Dargel, from Apr 2004 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 Manuel Dargel has played.
What does Manuel Dargel play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Manuel Dargel opens with 1.c4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Dargel answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Manuel Dargel play as White?
As White, Manuel Dargel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (55 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (45 games, 48.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Dargel play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Dargel most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Manuel Dargel's FIDE rating?
Manuel Dargel is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Manuel Dargel played?
Our database contains 344 games by Manuel Dargel, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 81 draws, 122 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Dargel?
344 games by Manuel Dargel 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.