Prepare against Michael Diesenhof
DEU · World #25,204 classical · FIDE ID 24687839
When preparing against Michael Diesenhof, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Diesenhof, covering Jun 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michael Diesenhof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Diesenhof 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 | 2,018 | 2,026 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,017 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,026 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 40.5% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 269 rated games against 234 different opponents, across 35 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 127 | 49 | 41 | 37 | 38.6% | 1,935 | 1,972 | 22 |
| Rapid | 48 | 25 | 6 | 17 | 52.1% | 1,976 | 2,021 | 6 |
| Blitz | 94 | 41 | 5 | 48 | 43.6% | 2,054 | 2,010 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 116 | 26 | 27 | 63 | 22.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 107 | 65 | 18 | 24 | 60.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 27 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,814 | 1,928 |
| 2025 | 58 | 25 | 4 | 29 | 2,045 | 1,992 |
| 2024 | 48 | 25 | 5 | 18 | 1,967 | 2,025 |
| 2023 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2,035 | 2,075 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,673 | 1,573 |
| 2021 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 2,057 | 2,013 |
| 2019 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1,996 | 2,034 |
| 2018 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1,991 | 2,166 |
| 2017 | 33 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 1,991 | 1,965 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1,961 | 1,761 |
| 2015 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1,866 | 1,966 |
| 2013 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1,816 | 1,749 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1,914 | 1,514 |
Where Michael Diesenhof has played
Germany (30) · Latvia (2) · Lithuania (2) · France (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Diesenhof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Diesenhof's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Diesenhof usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Diesenhof usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Diesenhof usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Diesenhof usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Michael Diesenhof's chess games
All 42 games by Michael Diesenhof in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Banerjee Bitan | 2,437 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | E64 |
| Nov 2025 | Tobias Brunner | 2,145 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | E06 |
| Apr 2017 | Philipp Roelle | 2,067 | ch-Pfalz MT-B 86th | A57 |
| Mar 2018 | Michael Mueller | 1,990 | ch-Pfalz MAT2 87th | D02 |
| Nov 2025 | Larissa Ziegenfuss | 1,928 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,087 |
| ch-Pfalz MT-B 86th | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-Pfalz MAT2 87th | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 1,371 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,967 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Diesenhof's chess games?
42 games by Michael Diesenhof, from Jun 2015 to Nov 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 Diesenhof has played.
What does Michael Diesenhof play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michael Diesenhof opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Diesenhof answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Diesenhof play as White?
As White, Michael Diesenhof's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Diesenhof play as Black?
As Black, Michael Diesenhof most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michael Diesenhof's FIDE rating?
Michael Diesenhof is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michael Diesenhof played?
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Diesenhof, covering Jun 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Diesenhof?
42 games by Michael Diesenhof 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.