Prepare against Michael Achatz
DEU · World #51,841 classical · FIDE ID 24606235
Our database contains 45 games by Michael Achatz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Achatz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Achatz 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 | 1,886 | 2,007 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 17.8% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Achatz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Achatz's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 47.6% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Achatz usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Achatz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Achatz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Achatz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Achatz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Achatz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
Michael Achatz's chess games
All 45 games by Michael Achatz 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: 8 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Willi Kaspar | 1,927 | 15th Seebach Open | A80 |
| Jun 2004 | Georg Petersammer | 1,898 | 15th Seebach Open | D02 |
| Jun 2003 | Juergen Rosenzweig | 1,550 | 14th Seebach Open | B01 |
| Sep 2007 | Grigorios Chitzios | 1,409 | 21st ch-Ludwigshafen | A31 |
| Aug 2007 | Karl Schrank | 1,393 | 21st ch-Ludwigshafen | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken M 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
| 15th Seebach Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,932 |
| 14th Seebach Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,799 |
| 21st ch-Ludwigshafen | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,711 |
| Schachschule Erlangen Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 1,606 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,956 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0607 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,937 |
| 1st Bamberg Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Achatz's chess games?
45 games by Michael Achatz, 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 Michael Achatz has played.
What does Michael Achatz play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Achatz opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Achatz answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Michael Achatz play as White?
As White, Michael Achatz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Achatz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Achatz most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michael Achatz's FIDE rating?
Michael Achatz is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Michael Achatz played?
Our database contains 45 games by Michael Achatz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Achatz?
45 games by Michael Achatz 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.