Prepare against Michael Becker
FM · DEU · World #6,002 classical · FIDE ID 4611667
Our database contains 267 games by Michael Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Becker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Becker 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 | 2,248 | 2,359 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 84 | 112 | 71 | 31.5% |
| As White | 132 | 42 | 62 | 28 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 135 | 42 | 50 | 43 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Becker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Becker's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 93.2% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Becker usually continues d3 (38.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Becker usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 100.0% | 47.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 93.5% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Michael Becker's chess games
All 267 games by Michael Becker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 84 wins, 112 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 25 | 3/13/9 | 12.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Adam Hunt | 2,461 | 8th ch-EU | B31 |
| Nov 2013 | Boris Margolin | 2,419 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | B40 |
| Apr 2004 | Mike Stolz | 2,412 | Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | B35 |
| Feb 2006 | Alexander Markgraf | 2,412 | 77th ch-GER | B40 |
| Oct 2011 | Harald Schmidt | 2,397 | BL2-Nord 1112 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,306 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,429 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,180 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,426 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Becker's chess games?
267 games by Michael Becker, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Becker has played.
What does Michael Becker play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Michael Becker opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Becker answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Becker play as White?
As White, Michael Becker's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (25 games, 12.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Becker play as Black?
As Black, Michael Becker most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Michael Becker's FIDE rating?
Michael Becker is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Michael Becker played?
Our database contains 267 games by Michael Becker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 112 draws, 71 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Becker?
267 games by Michael Becker 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.