Prepare against Barbara Michalek
DEU · World #50,669 classical · FIDE ID 24635308
When preparing against Barbara Michalek, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Barbara Michalek, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Barbara Michalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barbara Michalek 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 | 1,892 | 2,004 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 34.2% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barbara Michalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barbara Michalek's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 87.5% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 12.5% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Michalek usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Michalek usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Michalek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Michalek usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Barbara Michalek's chess games
All 73 games by Barbara Michalek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Antje Fuchs | 2,104 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | E91 |
| Dec 2004 | Jana Kolbe | 2,072 | chT2-GER w 0405 | E24 |
| Apr 2005 | Corinna Lange | 2,065 | chT-Halle w | B47 |
| Nov 2009 | Franziska Hippe | 1,950 | BL 0910 w | A35 |
| Apr 2022 | Elisa Silz | 1,947 | BL2 West 2122 w | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th GER Seniors Derby | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,499 |
| BL2 West 0809 w | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,810 |
| BL2 Nord 1011 w | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,822 |
| BL2 West 2122 w | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| BL2 NO 9394 w | 1994 | 6 | 3 | – |
| BL2 West 1112 w | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,673 |
| chT-Halle w | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 2,067 |
| BL2 Gr03 0506 w | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barbara Michalek's chess games?
73 games by Barbara Michalek, from Jul 2006 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 Barbara Michalek has played.
What does Barbara Michalek play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Barbara Michalek opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barbara Michalek answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Barbara Michalek play as White?
As White, Barbara Michalek's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barbara Michalek play as Black?
As Black, Barbara Michalek most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Barbara Michalek's FIDE rating?
Barbara Michalek is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Barbara Michalek played?
Our database contains 73 games by Barbara Michalek, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barbara Michalek?
73 games by Barbara Michalek 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.