Prepare against Franz Michalek
DEU · World #77,928 classical · FIDE ID 34619330
When preparing against Franz Michalek, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 29.3% over 41 games.
Our database contains 417 games by Franz Michalek, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franz Michalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz 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 | 1,796 | 1,850 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 121 | 162 | 134 | 29.0% |
| As White | 214 | 67 | 86 | 61 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 203 | 54 | 76 | 73 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Michalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Michalek's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 63.6% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 69 | 32.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.2% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Michalek usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Michalek usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 42.0% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 25 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 20.0% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 10.0% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 68.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 27.8% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Franz Michalek's chess games
All 417 games by Franz Michalek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 121 wins, 162 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/13/9 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 41 | 12/13/16 | 29.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,447 | ch-EU Internet qual | B48 |
| Nov 2003 | Thomas Reich | 2,375 | ch-EU Internet qual | B13 |
| Nov 2003 | Gaetan Sarthou | 2,367 | ch-EU Internet qual | D00 |
| Feb 2005 | Josef Nun | 2,325 | chT-CZE 2C 0405 | B15 |
| Nov 2003 | Hannes Langrock | 2,325 | ch-EU Internet qual | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2017 | 44 | 18 | 2,027 |
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2014 | 35 | 16 | 2,064 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| Prague Holiday K22 | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,938 |
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,097 |
| chT2C-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Michalek's chess games?
417 games by Franz Michalek, from Aug 2023 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 Franz Michalek has played.
What does Franz Michalek play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Franz Michalek opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Michalek answers 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Franz Michalek play as White?
As White, Franz Michalek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Michalek play as Black?
As Black, Franz Michalek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Franz Michalek's FIDE rating?
Franz Michalek is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Franz Michalek played?
Our database contains 417 games by Franz Michalek, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 162 draws, 134 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Michalek?
417 games by Franz 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.