Prepare against Michael Aigner
CM · United States · World #33,956 classical · FIDE ID 2017288
Our database contains 330 games by Michael Aigner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Aigner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Aigner 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 | 1,964 | 2,298 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 130 | 62 | 138 | 39.4% |
| As White | 166 | 68 | 35 | 63 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 164 | 62 | 27 | 75 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Aigner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Aigner's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 87.3% | 49.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.0% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Aigner usually continues Nc3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Aigner usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Aigner usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Aigner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Aigner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 70.0% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 24 | 30.0% | 39.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 42 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.6% | 27.8% |
Michael Aigner's chess games
All 330 games by Michael Aigner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 130 wins, 62 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 63 | 21/17/25 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 54 | 21/8/25 | 38.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Alex Yermolinsky | 2,529 | 11th Pacific Coast Open | A87 |
| Mar 2003 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,506 | Internet Section 18-A | B31 |
| Aug 2003 | Pavel Blatny | 2,503 | 104th US Open | B15 |
| Jun 2004 | Jesse Kraai | 2,446 | Las Vegas National Open | A81 |
| Apr 2023 | Artem Omelja | 2,437 | Titled Tue Late | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 74 | 29.5 | 2,190 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2008 | 25 | 15 | 2,329 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2022 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,353 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,292 |
| San Francisco Franett Memorial | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,275 |
| San Francisco Mark Pinto IM | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| Las Vegas Masters | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Aigner's chess games?
330 games by Michael Aigner, from Apr 2003 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 Aigner has played.
What does Michael Aigner play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Michael Aigner opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Aigner answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Michael Aigner play as White?
As White, Michael Aigner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (63 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Aigner play as Black?
As Black, Michael Aigner most often plays: Dutch Defense (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Michael Aigner's FIDE rating?
Michael Aigner is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Michael Aigner played?
Our database contains 330 games by Michael Aigner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 62 draws, 138 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Aigner?
330 games by Michael Aigner 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.