Prepare against Michael Ampferer
Austria · World #35,134 classical · FIDE ID 1625705
When preparing against Michael Ampferer, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 53 games by Michael Ampferer, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ampferer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ampferer 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 | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,927 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,927 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 26 | 4 | 23 | 49.1% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ampferer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ampferer's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ampferer usually continues Nf3 (15.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ampferer usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ampferer usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ampferer usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
Michael Ampferer's chess games
All 53 games by Michael Ampferer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Andreas Jedinger | 2,120 | 14th Wattens Open | C62 |
| Jan 1994 | Guenter Kuba | 1,980 | 9th Wattens Open | A40 |
| Jan 1996 | Karl Haidacher | 1,960 | 11th Wattens Open | D24 |
| Jan 1993 | Herbert Erlacher | 1,790 | 08th Wattens Open | A85 |
| Jan 1997 | Wolfgang Luchner | 1,790 | 12th Wattens Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Wattens Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 1,834 |
| 20th ch-Tirol | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,014 |
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,088 |
| 08th Wattens Open | 1993 | 2 | 2 | 2,190 |
| Schach Tirol Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ampferer's chess games?
53 games by Michael Ampferer, from Nov 2009 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 Ampferer has played.
What does Michael Ampferer play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Michael Ampferer opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ampferer answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games).
What openings does Michael Ampferer play as White?
As White, Michael Ampferer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ampferer play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ampferer most often plays: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Michael Ampferer's FIDE rating?
Michael Ampferer is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Ampferer played?
Our database contains 53 games by Michael Ampferer, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ampferer?
53 games by Michael Ampferer 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.