Prepare against Michael Coenen
FM · DEU · World #4,697 classical · FIDE ID 4697367
When preparing against Michael Coenen, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 737 games by Michael Coenen, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Coenen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Coenen 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 | 2,282 | 2,435 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,335 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,442 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 737 | 343 | 178 | 216 | 46.5% |
| As White | 374 | 185 | 89 | 100 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 363 | 158 | 89 | 116 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Coenen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Coenen's side.
First moves as White (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 237 | 63.4% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 75 | 20.1% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 10.4% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 23 | 6.1% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Coenen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (75.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Coenen usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Coenen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 58.7% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 48 | 27.9% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 17 | 9.9% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 82.2% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 11.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Michael Coenen's chess games
All 737 games by Michael Coenen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Sep 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: 343 wins, 178 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 19/9/11 | 48.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 18/7/13 | 47.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 20/6/9 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 0/6/8 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,531 | Maastricht Limburg Open A 6th | C68 |
| Mar 2024 | Namig Guliyev | 2,508 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C88 |
| Jul 2023 | Filip Haring | 2,476 | 34th Pardubice Czech Open A | E32 |
| Sep 2014 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,461 | 25th Goch Open | A13 |
| Mar 2010 | Svetlin Mladenov | 2,458 | chT-BEL 0910 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 22 | 12 | 2,322 |
| Oberhausen Open | 2013 | 21 | 12 | 2,252 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 20 | 18.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2011 | 19 | 11 | 2,187 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 2,188 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 1,772 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2009 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Coenen's chess games?
737 games by Michael Coenen, from Oct 2004 to Sep 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 Coenen has played.
What does Michael Coenen play on the first move as White?
Across 374 games with White in our database, Michael Coenen opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Coenen answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Coenen play as White?
As White, Michael Coenen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 374 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Coenen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Coenen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 363 games.
What is Michael Coenen's FIDE rating?
Michael Coenen is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Michael Coenen played?
Our database contains 737 games by Michael Coenen, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 178 draws, 216 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Coenen?
737 games by Michael Coenen 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.