Prepare against Michael Culasing
PHL · World #95,443 classical · FIDE ID 5211174
When preparing against Michael Culasing, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Culasing, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Culasing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Culasing 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 | 1,743 | 1,909 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,875 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 2,047 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Culasing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Culasing's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 27.8% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Culasing usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Culasing usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Culasing usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Culasing usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Culasing usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Michael Culasing's chess games
All 31 games by Michael Culasing in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 7 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Jarunpol Sajjapornthep | 1,856 | Pattaya Open | A29 |
| Jul 2021 | Shin Jingjang | 1,771 | Bangkok | A06 |
| Jan 2020 | Kavin Nattavutthisit | 1,683 | Bangkok Chinese New Year Open | B07 |
| Apr 2014 | Sharma Chander Mohan | 1,671 | 14th Bangkok Open | A25 |
| Jan 2020 | Brunel Baron Burbach | 1,461 | Bangkok Chinese New Year Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 2021 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,710 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
| Bangkok Chinese New Year Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| Pattaya CAD Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,314 |
| chT-THA Open | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,713 |
| 14th Bangkok Open | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Culasing's chess games?
31 games by Michael Culasing, from Mar 2010 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 Culasing has played.
What does Michael Culasing play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michael Culasing opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Culasing answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Culasing play as White?
As White, Michael Culasing's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Culasing play as Black?
As Black, Michael Culasing most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Michael Culasing's FIDE rating?
Michael Culasing is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Michael Culasing played?
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Culasing, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Culasing?
31 games by Michael Culasing 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.