Prepare against Michael Beck
DEU · World #20,714 classical · FIDE ID 1271924
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Beck, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Beck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Beck 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 | 2,051 | 2,118 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,113 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 35.2% |
| As White | 41 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Beck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Beck's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 75.6% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 24.4% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Beck usually continues d3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Beck usually continues d3 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Beck usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Beck usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Beck usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Beck usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
Michael Beck's chess games
All 88 games by Michael Beck in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D79 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Wolfgang Ruppert | 2,155 | 23rd Wiesbaden Open | A81 |
| Dec 2019 | Peter Kargoll | 2,152 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | A05 |
| Aug 2011 | Hans Walter Schmitt | 2,130 | 23rd Wiesbaden Open | D46 |
| Jan 2018 | Heinz Wirz | 2,103 | Basel Open | C00 |
| Jan 2018 | Thomas Goldie | 2,098 | Basel Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| 23rd Wiesbaden Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Beck's chess games?
88 games by Michael Beck, from Jul 2010 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 Beck has played.
What does Michael Beck play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Michael Beck opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Beck answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Michael Beck play as White?
As White, Michael Beck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Beck play as Black?
As Black, Michael Beck most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Michael Beck's FIDE rating?
Michael Beck is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Michael Beck played?
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Beck, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 27 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Beck?
88 games by Michael Beck 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.