Prepare against Michael Domroese
DEU · World #56,870 classical · FIDE ID 24696145
When preparing against Michael Domroese, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Domroese, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Domroese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Domroese 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 | 1,867 | 1,910 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 47 | 25 | 58 | 36.2% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 13 | 27 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 67 | 24 | 12 | 31 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Domroese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Domroese's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Domroese usually continues Nc3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Domroese usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Domroese usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Domroese's chess games
All 130 games by Michael Domroese in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Aug 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: 47 wins, 25 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Stoeber | 2,092 | 9th Vellmar Open | B07 |
| May 2014 | Christian Zimmermann | 2,085 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 24th | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Erich Granitzki | 2,067 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | B23 |
| Nov 2018 | Ulrich Mueller | 2,002 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | B02 |
| Jul 2017 | Eckhard Krausse | 1,993 | 9th Vellmar Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,702 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,738 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,529 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,751 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,499 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,597 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,473 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Domroese's chess games?
130 games by Michael Domroese, from Jul 2011 to Aug 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 Domroese has played.
What does Michael Domroese play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Michael Domroese opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Domroese answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael Domroese play as White?
As White, Michael Domroese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Domroese play as Black?
As Black, Michael Domroese most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Michael Domroese's FIDE rating?
Michael Domroese is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Michael Domroese played?
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Domroese, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 25 draws, 58 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Domroese?
130 games by Michael Domroese 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.