Prepare against Michael Bolduan
DEU · World #70,084 classical · FIDE ID 4667204
When preparing against Michael Bolduan, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Michael Bolduan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Bolduan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Bolduan 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 | 1,821 | 1,909 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 59 | 63 | 84 | 28.6% |
| As White | 105 | 37 | 29 | 39 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 101 | 22 | 34 | 45 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Bolduan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Bolduan's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 47.6% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.5% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues b3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bolduan usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 84.1% | 41.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 15.9% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Bolduan's chess games
All 206 games by Michael Bolduan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 59 wins, 63 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Madjid Emami | 2,185 | 17th Wiesbaden Open | A04 |
| Aug 2015 | Pascal Karsay | 2,071 | 27th Wiesbaden Open | A48 |
| Apr 2009 | Stephan Gutacker | 1,967 | ch-Hessen Gr-C | C00 |
| Aug 2013 | Sven Lessmann | 1,697 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | B07 |
| Apr 2014 | Georg Hildebrand | 1,696 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hessen | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Hessen VMT | 2001 | 10 | 2 | 1,874 |
| 18th Wiesbaden Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,057 |
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,584 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,262 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Bolduan's chess games?
206 games by Michael Bolduan, from Jul 2004 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 Bolduan has played.
What does Michael Bolduan play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Michael Bolduan opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Bolduan answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michael Bolduan play as White?
As White, Michael Bolduan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Center Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Bolduan play as Black?
As Black, Michael Bolduan most often plays: Horwitz Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Michael Bolduan's FIDE rating?
Michael Bolduan is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Michael Bolduan played?
Our database contains 206 games by Michael Bolduan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 63 draws, 84 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Bolduan?
206 games by Michael Bolduan 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.