Prepare against Martin Michaelis
DEU · World #16,397 classical · FIDE ID 1270916
When preparing against Martin Michaelis, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Martin Michaelis, covering Sep 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Martin Michaelis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Michaelis 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 | 2,092 | 2,117 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,154 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 52.3% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Michaelis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Michaelis's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 82.1% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Michaelis usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Michaelis usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Michaelis usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Michaelis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Michaelis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Michaelis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 88.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Martin Michaelis's chess games
All 65 games by Martin Michaelis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 34 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Hans2 Wagner | 2,376 | Landesliga Sued 0001 | E11 |
| Mar 2018 | Korbinian Nuber | 2,250 | Landesliga Sued 1718 | C09 |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Maier | 2,219 | Regionalliga SO 1617 | D16 |
| Jan 2018 | Bernd Hoy | 2,218 | Landesliga Sued 1718 | B06 |
| Mar 2015 | Markus Pierecker | 2,188 | Landesliga Sued 1415 | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,162 |
| Landesliga Sued 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| Regionalliga SW 9596 | 1996 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| Landesliga Sued 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,232 |
| Landesliga Sued 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,235 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,207 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 4 | 2,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Michaelis's chess games?
65 games by Martin Michaelis, from Sep 2019 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 Martin Michaelis has played.
What does Martin Michaelis play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Martin Michaelis opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Michaelis answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Michaelis play as White?
As White, Martin Michaelis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Michaelis play as Black?
As Black, Martin Michaelis most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Martin Michaelis's FIDE rating?
Martin Michaelis is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Martin Michaelis played?
Our database contains 65 games by Martin Michaelis, covering Sep 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Michaelis?
65 games by Martin Michaelis 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.