Prepare against Wolfgang Manthey
DEU · World #62,959 classical · FIDE ID 1271592
Our database contains 53 games by Wolfgang Manthey, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Manthey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Manthey 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 | 1,846 | 1,888 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 22.6% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Manthey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Manthey's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 18 | 66.7% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 67% of White games, 47.2% score
- …g6 (28% of these games) — Manthey usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Manthey usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Manthey usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Manthey usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Manthey usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Manthey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Manthey's chess games
All 53 games by Wolfgang Manthey in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Roland Dyk | 2,064 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | A08 |
| Jun 2015 | Rudolf-Rainer Gehrmann | 1,964 | 23rd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | D00 |
| Oct 2015 | Adalbert Wulf | 1,914 | 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A43 |
| Jun 2016 | Horst Oppermann | 1,864 | 24th ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | A48 |
| Mar 2012 | Gunter Huelle | 1,778 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,613 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| 8th GER Seniors Derby | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| 23rd ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| 24th ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,743 |
| Blankenburg Open B 19th | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Manthey's chess games?
53 games by Wolfgang Manthey, from May 2012 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 Wolfgang Manthey has played.
What does Wolfgang Manthey play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Manthey opens with 1.g3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Manthey answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Manthey play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Manthey's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Manthey play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Manthey most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Wolfgang Manthey's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Manthey is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Wolfgang Manthey played?
Our database contains 53 games by Wolfgang Manthey, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Manthey?
53 games by Wolfgang Manthey 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.