Prepare against Michael Dimitriadis
Austria · World #23,578 classical · FIDE ID 1614908
When preparing against Michael Dimitriadis, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Michael Dimitriadis, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Dimitriadis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Dimitriadis 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 | 2,028 | 2,144 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,130 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,108 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 46 | 29 | 58 | 34.6% |
| As White | 67 | 24 | 13 | 30 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 16 | 28 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Dimitriadis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Dimitriadis's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 98.5% | 46.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Dimitriadis usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dimitriadis usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dimitriadis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Dimitriadis usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 29.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Michael Dimitriadis's chess games
All 133 games by Michael Dimitriadis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 46 wins, 29 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Ivan Pesorda | 2,297 | Graz Open | A46 |
| Mar 2004 | Ilya Gorodetskiy | 2,253 | — | C54 |
| Sep 2005 | Marco Dietmayer-Kraeutler | 2,213 | Graz Open | D30 |
| Sep 2005 | Christopher Schwarhofer | 2,205 | Graz Open | C38 |
| Nov 2017 | Walter Kastner | 2,172 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,157 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| Internet Section 16-B | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| ch-AUT | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Dimitriadis's chess games?
133 games by Michael Dimitriadis, from Oct 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 Dimitriadis has played.
What does Michael Dimitriadis play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Michael Dimitriadis opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Dimitriadis answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Dimitriadis play as White?
As White, Michael Dimitriadis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Dimitriadis play as Black?
As Black, Michael Dimitriadis most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Michael Dimitriadis's FIDE rating?
Michael Dimitriadis is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Michael Dimitriadis played?
Our database contains 133 games by Michael Dimitriadis, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 29 draws, 58 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Dimitriadis?
133 games by Michael Dimitriadis 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.