Prepare against Armin Mikolajewski
DEU · World #44,151 classical · FIDE ID 24611468
When preparing against Armin Mikolajewski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 142 games by Armin Mikolajewski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armin Mikolajewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Mikolajewski 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 | 1,917 | 2,092 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 39 | 62 | 41 | 27.5% |
| As White | 69 | 22 | 31 | 16 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 17 | 31 | 25 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Mikolajewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Mikolajewski's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mikolajewski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mikolajewski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mikolajewski usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
Armin Mikolajewski's chess games
All 142 games by Armin Mikolajewski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 62 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jan Baerthel | 2,190 | Oberliga Ost-B 9495 | D48 |
| Apr 2014 | Achim Stanke | 2,138 | 9th Naumburg Osteropen | E94 |
| Sep 2015 | Dieter Villing | 2,103 | 24th chT-GER Seniors | D01 |
| Sep 2015 | Gerhard Krueger | 2,034 | 24th chT-GER Seniors | C50 |
| Dec 2019 | Dirk Michael | 2,013 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-B 1920 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 8th Jena Fair Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-B 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,866 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,583 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Mikolajewski's chess games?
142 games by Armin Mikolajewski, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Armin Mikolajewski has played.
What does Armin Mikolajewski play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Armin Mikolajewski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Mikolajewski answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Armin Mikolajewski play as White?
As White, Armin Mikolajewski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Mikolajewski play as Black?
As Black, Armin Mikolajewski most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Armin Mikolajewski's FIDE rating?
Armin Mikolajewski is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Armin Mikolajewski played?
Our database contains 142 games by Armin Mikolajewski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 62 draws, 41 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Mikolajewski?
142 games by Armin Mikolajewski 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.