Prepare against Michael Behnke
DEU · World #79,659 classical · FIDE ID 24606316
When preparing against Michael Behnke, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Behnke, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Behnke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Behnke 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 | 1,791 | 1,828 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,828 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 16 | 12 | 32 | 26.7% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Behnke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Behnke's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 38.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Behnke usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Behnke usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Behnke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Behnke usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Michael Behnke's chess games
All 60 games by Michael Behnke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Michael Wuest | 1,950 | 7th Passau Open | D36 |
| Apr 1998 | Herbert Koch | 1,835 | 6th Passau Open | E15 |
| Jun 2012 | Sven Wegmann | 1,564 | 23rd Seebach Open | D32 |
| Apr 1999 | Siegfried Schoen | 1,551 | 7th Passau Open | B17 |
| May 2007 | Lars Huenermund | 1,403 | Muehlhaeusen Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,991 |
| 7th Passau Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,570 |
| Muehlhaeusen Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,546 |
| 23rd Seebach Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,575 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 1,883 |
| 6th Passau Open | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Behnke's chess games?
60 games by Michael Behnke, from Jan 2005 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 Behnke has played.
What does Michael Behnke play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Michael Behnke opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Behnke answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Behnke play as White?
As White, Michael Behnke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Behnke play as Black?
As Black, Michael Behnke most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Michael Behnke's FIDE rating?
Michael Behnke is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Michael Behnke played?
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Behnke, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Behnke?
60 games by Michael Behnke 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.