Prepare against Marcus Michna
DEU · World #92,953 classical · FIDE ID 4638719
When preparing against Marcus Michna, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 68 games by Marcus Michna, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Michna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Michna 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 | 1,750 | 1,886 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 26.5% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Michna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Michna's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Michna usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Michna usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Michna usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Marcus Michna's chess games
All 68 games by Marcus Michna in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B46 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Julia Wang | 1,719 | chB-Stuttgart int | A82 |
| May 2015 | Alexander Kussmann | 1,681 | chB-Stuttgart Open | D05 |
| May 2015 | Thorsten Pfeilsticker | 1,663 | chB-Stuttgart Open | A46 |
| May 2013 | Francesco Petitto | 1,663 | chB-Stuttgart int | D05 |
| May 2014 | Theresa Peters | 1,636 | chB-Stuttgart int | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 53 | 27 | 1,634 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 23rd Staufer Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,850 |
| 32nd Staufer Open | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
| 22nd Staufer Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,947 |
| 25th Staufer Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,811 |
| 8th Oeffingen Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,679 |
| 20th Staufer Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Michna's chess games?
68 games by Marcus Michna, from Apr 2007 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 Marcus Michna has played.
What does Marcus Michna play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Marcus Michna opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Michna answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcus Michna play as White?
As White, Marcus Michna's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Paleface Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Michna play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Michna most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Marcus Michna's FIDE rating?
Marcus Michna is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Marcus Michna played?
Our database contains 68 games by Marcus Michna, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Michna?
68 games by Marcus Michna 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.