Prepare against Michael Cremers
DEU · World #27,375 classical · FIDE ID 4685652
Our database contains 90 games by Michael Cremers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Cremers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Cremers 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 | 2,002 | 2,140 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 40.0% |
| As White | 49 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Cremers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Cremers's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 95.9% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 96% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Cremers usually continues g3 (73.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cremers usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Cremers usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cremers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 47.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Michael Cremers's chess games
All 90 games by Michael Cremers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 27 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Hannes Langrock | 2,336 | 8th Bad Zwesten Open | B00 |
| Jan 1991 | Ulrich Waagener | 2,280 | 1st Oberhau Post Open | B43 |
| Mar 2008 | Marcel Racherbaeumer | 2,260 | Oberhausen Open | A30 |
| Jan 2003 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,236 | 7th Bad Zwesten Open | E01 |
| Jan 2008 | Georg Waldschmidt | 2,218 | Oberhausen Open | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,762 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| 7th Bad Zwesten Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| 8th Bad Zwesten Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,964 |
| 5th Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Cremers's chess games?
90 games by Michael Cremers, from Apr 2003 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 Cremers has played.
What does Michael Cremers play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Michael Cremers opens with 1.Nf3 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Cremers answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michael Cremers play as White?
As White, Michael Cremers's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Cremers play as Black?
As Black, Michael Cremers most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Michael Cremers's FIDE rating?
Michael Cremers is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Michael Cremers played?
Our database contains 90 games by Michael Cremers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 27 draws, 27 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Cremers?
90 games by Michael Cremers 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.