Prepare against Marcel Mannhart
FM · Liechtenstein · World #21,268 classical · FIDE ID 12000108
When preparing against Marcel Mannhart, expect 1.Nc3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 32.1% over 56 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Marcel Mannhart, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Mannhart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Mannhart 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 | 2,047 | 2,205 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 70 | 58 | 78 | 34.0% |
| As White | 94 | 40 | 28 | 26 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 112 | 30 | 30 | 52 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Mannhart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Mannhart's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 94 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Mannhart usually continues e4 (61.4% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Mannhart usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Mannhart usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 32 | 56.1% | 45.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 14.0% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 47.5% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 12 | 30.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Marcel Mannhart's chess games
All 206 games by Marcel Mannhart in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 70 wins, 58 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 72 | 30/22/20 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 18/15/23 | 32.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Wolfram Heinig | 2,360 | 25th Liechtenstein Open | E33 |
| May 2005 | Ali Habibi | 2,297 | 23rd Liechtenstein Open | A00 |
| Nov 2008 | Santiago Velasco | 2,287 | Olympiad-38 | A00 |
| Jan 1993 | Peter Horn | 2,285 | 17th Zuerich Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2026 | Sehyun Kwon | 2,274 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,253 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 9 | 2,440 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,232 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,272 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Mannhart's chess games?
206 games by Marcel Mannhart, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Marcel Mannhart has played.
What does Marcel Mannhart play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Marcel Mannhart opens with 1.Nc3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Mannhart answers 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcel Mannhart play as White?
As White, Marcel Mannhart's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (72 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Mannhart play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Mannhart most often plays: Modern Defense (56 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Marcel Mannhart's FIDE rating?
Marcel Mannhart is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Marcel Mannhart played?
Our database contains 206 games by Marcel Mannhart, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 58 draws, 78 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Mannhart?
206 games by Marcel Mannhart 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.