Prepare against Manuel Ebert
DEU · World #12,600 classical · FIDE ID 24621102
When preparing against Manuel Ebert, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Manuel Ebert, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Ebert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Ebert 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 | 2,135 | 2,163 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,146 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 82 | 70 | 69 | 37.1% |
| As White | 106 | 41 | 41 | 24 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 115 | 41 | 29 | 45 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Ebert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Ebert's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 89.6% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ebert usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ebert usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Ebert usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ebert usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ebert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ebert usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 70.0% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Manuel Ebert's chess games
All 221 games by Manuel Ebert in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Oct 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: 82 wins, 70 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 17/11/20 | 35.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Thomas Wessendorf | 2,319 | NRW Class2 0607 | B43 |
| Jan 2008 | Timon Van Dijk | 2,274 | NRW Class1 0708 | B82 |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander A. Yakimenko | 2,217 | Albena Open A | C60 |
| Mar 2015 | Jonas Freiberger | 2,202 | 21st Werther Schloss Open | B34 |
| Jan 2001 | Sebastien Peter | 2,194 | ch-NRW U12 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-NRW U14 | 2004 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,496 |
| Bielefeld Gr1 | 2007 | 14 | 5 | 1,997 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2005 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,061 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,133 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| Albena Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Ebert's chess games?
221 games by Manuel Ebert, from Jan 2005 to Oct 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 Ebert has played.
What does Manuel Ebert play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Manuel Ebert opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Ebert answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Manuel Ebert play as White?
As White, Manuel Ebert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Ebert play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Ebert most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Manuel Ebert's FIDE rating?
Manuel Ebert is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Manuel Ebert played?
Our database contains 221 games by Manuel Ebert, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 70 draws, 69 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Ebert?
221 games by Manuel Ebert 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.