Prepare against Benedikt Migdal
DEU · World #23,531 classical · FIDE ID 24672050
Our database contains 80 games by Benedikt Migdal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Migdal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Migdal 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 | 2,029 | 2,168 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 38.8% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Migdal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Migdal's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 97.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Migdal usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Migdal usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Migdal usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Migdal usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Benedikt Migdal's chess games
All 80 games by Benedikt Migdal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Gunnar Zschischang | 2,219 | 9th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrB | A45 |
| Jan 1999 | Stephen Zrinscak | 2,152 | 6th Duisburg Open | A69 |
| Jun 2006 | Andreas Soehnchen | 2,108 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | D07 |
| Aug 2010 | Waldemar Moes | 2,036 | 36th Moehnesee Cup | A45 |
| Jan 1999 | Jochen Esser | 1,990 | 6th Duisburg Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Niederrhein U16 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| NRW Open U16 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Niederrhein U15 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| 6th Duisburg Open | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,167 |
| NRW holiday U13 | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Migdal's chess games?
80 games by Benedikt Migdal, from Jul 2008 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 Benedikt Migdal has played.
What does Benedikt Migdal play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Benedikt Migdal opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Migdal answers 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Migdal play as White?
As White, Benedikt Migdal's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Migdal play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Migdal most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Benedikt Migdal's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Migdal is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Benedikt Migdal played?
Our database contains 80 games by Benedikt Migdal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 19 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Migdal?
80 games by Benedikt Migdal 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.