Prepare against Martin Manasek
DEU · World #132,222 classical · FIDE ID 12979988
When preparing against Martin Manasek, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 84 games by Martin Manasek, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Manasek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Manasek 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 | 1,641 | 1,677 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,691 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 24 | 12 | 48 | 28.6% |
| As White | 43 | 12 | 8 | 23 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Manasek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Manasek's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 90.7% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 38.5% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Manasek usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Manasek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Manasek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Manasek usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Manasek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Manasek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Martin Manasek's chess games
All 84 games by Martin Manasek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Jens Urbach | 1,586 | chB-Frankfurt | D02 |
| May 2014 | Mario Bock | 1,575 | ch-Frankfurt A | D37 |
| May 2022 | Joscha Kluge | 1,533 | ch-Frankfurt A | C01 |
| Jun 2015 | Holger Witt | 1,506 | ch-Frankfurt A | E14 |
| Jun 2010 | Martin Herwig Paeutz | 1,418 | ch-Frankfurt | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Frankfurt | 2019 | 34 | 20 | 1,264 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 24 | 4 | 1,372 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,415 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,570 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,029 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Manasek's chess games?
84 games by Martin Manasek, from Dec 2014 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 Martin Manasek has played.
What does Martin Manasek play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Martin Manasek opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Manasek answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Manasek play as White?
As White, Martin Manasek's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Manasek play as Black?
As Black, Martin Manasek most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Martin Manasek's FIDE rating?
Martin Manasek is currently rated 1,641 in classical chess and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,677 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Martin Manasek played?
Our database contains 84 games by Martin Manasek, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Manasek?
84 games by Martin Manasek 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.