Prepare against Michael Blanck
DEU · World #51,149 classical · FIDE ID 24620807
When preparing against Michael Blanck, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Blanck, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Blanck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Blanck 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 | 2,055 | 2,116 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 25 | 43 | 20 | 28.4% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 22 | 9 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Blanck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Blanck's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Blanck usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Blanck usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Blanck usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Michael Blanck's chess games
All 88 games by Michael Blanck in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 25 wins, 43 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Christian Hueneburg | 2,203 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0405 | A24 |
| Apr 2004 | Rainer Roehl | 2,149 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0304 | E93 |
| Jan 2005 | Roland Woller | 2,119 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0405 | C07 |
| Nov 2002 | Frank Kunow | 2,104 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0203 | B92 |
| Nov 2004 | Dirk Schumacher | 2,023 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0405 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,031 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,909 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,213 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 1,896 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Blanck's chess games?
88 games by Michael Blanck, from Oct 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 Blanck has played.
What does Michael Blanck play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Michael Blanck opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Blanck answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Blanck play as White?
As White, Michael Blanck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Blanck play as Black?
As Black, Michael Blanck most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Michael Blanck's FIDE rating?
Michael Blanck is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michael Blanck played?
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Blanck, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 43 draws, 20 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Blanck?
88 games by Michael Blanck 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.