Prepare against Manuel Golz
DEU · World #28,530 classical · FIDE ID 24629626
When preparing against Manuel Golz, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Manuel Golz, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Golz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Golz 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 | 1,996 | 2,044 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Golz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Golz's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Golz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Golz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Golz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Golz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
Manuel Golz's chess games
All 30 games by Manuel Golz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Thomas Toenniges | 2,104 | 10th Rhein Main Open | E06 |
| May 2005 | Carsten Cleve | 2,093 | 8th Rhein Main Open | E94 |
| Jan 2005 | Makan Rafiee | 2,012 | 9th Bad Zwesten Open | C30 |
| Jul 2006 | Daniel Weier | 1,863 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | E87 |
| Jul 2006 | Rakesh Sharma | 1,692 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 8th Rhein Main Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| 10th Rhein Main Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Golz's chess games?
30 games by Manuel Golz, from Jul 2005 to Nov 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 Golz has played.
What does Manuel Golz play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Manuel Golz opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Golz answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games).
What openings does Manuel Golz play as White?
As White, Manuel Golz's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Golz play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Golz most often plays: Bishop's Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Manuel Golz's FIDE rating?
Manuel Golz is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Manuel Golz played?
Our database contains 30 games by Manuel Golz, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Golz?
30 games by Manuel Golz 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.