Prepare against Michael Diesner
DEU · World #19,986 classical · FIDE ID 1271865
Our database contains 72 games by Michael Diesner, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Diesner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Diesner 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 | 2,057 | 2,112 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 34 | 21 | 17 | 47.2% |
| As White | 45 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Diesner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Diesner's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 42.2% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 42.2% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Diesner usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Diesner usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Diesner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Diesner usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Diesner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Diesner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Diesner's chess games
All 72 games by Michael Diesner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 34 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Frank Karger | 2,200 | Oberliga NRW 9899 II | A26 |
| Nov 2018 | Juergen Messarius | 2,119 | NRW Class2 1819 | B70 |
| Jan 1999 | Andre Schaffarczyk | 2,110 | Oberliga NRW 9899 II | B76 |
| Nov 2013 | Mikhail Orentlikher | 2,057 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | A65 |
| Sep 2010 | Frank Strozewski | 2,046 | NRW Class2 1011 | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,937 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,062 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 2,178 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,027 |
| chT-GER univ | 1987 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Diesner's chess games?
72 games by Michael Diesner, from Feb 2019 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 Diesner has played.
What does Michael Diesner play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Michael Diesner opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Diesner answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Diesner play as White?
As White, Michael Diesner's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Diesner play as Black?
As Black, Michael Diesner most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michael Diesner's FIDE rating?
Michael Diesner is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (May 2019).
How many games has Michael Diesner played?
Our database contains 72 games by Michael Diesner, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Diesner?
72 games by Michael Diesner 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.