Prepare against Michael Dinse
DEU · World #95,280 classical · FIDE ID 4651804
When preparing against Michael Dinse, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 78 games by Michael Dinse, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Dinse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Dinse 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 | 1,805 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 22 | 36 | 20 | 28.2% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 19 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Dinse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Dinse's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 97.5% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Dinse usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Dinse usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dinse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dinse usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Dinse's chess games
All 78 games by Michael Dinse in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 36 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Nikolaj Karpenko | 1,852 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D47 |
| Jul 2017 | Alfred Worm | 1,766 | 16th Rostock SSC Open | A52 |
| Aug 2011 | Peter Raedisch | 1,757 | ch-Harburg F 9th | D55 |
| Aug 2026 | Lotte Noennig | 1,748 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | E67 |
| Oct 2002 | Wolfgang Gesch | 1,745 | ch-SCH A 57th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Seniors B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,730 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein B 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,640 |
| 16th Rostock SSC Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,489 |
| Kiel Open B 19th | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,399 |
| ch-Harburg G 7th | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
| 6th Harburg chG | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Dinse's chess games?
78 games by Michael Dinse, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Dinse has played.
What does Michael Dinse play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Michael Dinse opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Dinse answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael Dinse play as White?
As White, Michael Dinse's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Dinse play as Black?
As Black, Michael Dinse most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Michael Dinse's FIDE rating?
Michael Dinse is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (May 2024).
How many games has Michael Dinse played?
Our database contains 78 games by Michael Dinse, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 36 draws, 20 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Dinse?
78 games by Michael Dinse 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.