Prepare against Maria Shirov-Michna
DEU · World #116,803 classical · FIDE ID 12921998
When preparing against Maria Shirov-Michna, expect 1.f4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Maria Shirov-Michna, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maria Shirov-Michna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Shirov-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 | 1,683 | 1,683 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,713 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 12.5% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 150 rated games against 142 different opponents, across 20 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 83 | 21 | 19 | 43 | 25.3% | 1,598 | 1,437 | 4 |
| Rapid | 58 | 20 | 11 | 27 | 34.5% | 1,629 | 1,531 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 71 | 13 | 19 | 39 | 18.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1,773 | 1,862 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,801 | 1,801 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,775 | 1,575 |
| 2023 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1,587 | 1,427 |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1,527 | 1,447 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1,623 | 1,400 |
| 2016 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 1,663 | 1,530 |
| 2015 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 1,642 | 1,519 |
| 2014 | 35 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 1,536 | 1,436 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1,833 | 1,433 |
Where Maria Shirov-Michna has played
Germany (10) · Latvia (6) · Iceland (1) · Netherlands (1) · Poland (1) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Shirov-Michna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Shirov-Michna's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 8 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 50% of White games, 18.8% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Shirov-Michna usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Shirov-Michna usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Shirov-Michna usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Shirov-Michna usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Shirov-Michna usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Maria Shirov-Michna's chess games
All 32 games by Maria Shirov-Michna in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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: 4 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Jessica Wallat | 1,686 | ch-GER U18 Girls | B01 |
| Apr 2023 | Kevin Winter | 1,680 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
| Oct 2014 | Lara Maria Paulweber | 1,431 | chT-GER Lands U20 | A03 |
| Oct 2014 | Hannah Geletzke | 1,251 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2017 | 15 | 3.5 | 1,400 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,481 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,440 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Shirov-Michna's chess games?
32 games by Maria Shirov-Michna, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Maria Shirov-Michna has played.
What does Maria Shirov-Michna play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Maria Shirov-Michna opens with 1.f4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Shirov-Michna answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maria Shirov-Michna play as White?
As White, Maria Shirov-Michna's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Shirov-Michna play as Black?
As Black, Maria Shirov-Michna most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Maria Shirov-Michna's FIDE rating?
Maria Shirov-Michna is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,683 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maria Shirov-Michna played?
Our database contains 32 games by Maria Shirov-Michna, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Shirov-Michna?
32 games by Maria Shirov-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.