Prepare against Michael Dornreiter
DEU · World #87,950 classical · FIDE ID 4625099
When preparing against Michael Dornreiter, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Dornreiter, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Dornreiter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Dornreiter 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 | 1,765 | 1,857 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,854 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,854 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 21.1% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Dornreiter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Dornreiter's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 11.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Dornreiter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dornreiter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Dornreiter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 11.1% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Dornreiter usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dornreiter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Dornreiter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Michael Dornreiter's chess games
All 38 games by Michael Dornreiter in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Guenter Semmler | 2,042 | 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | D02 |
| Mar 2003 | Ulrich Huhn | 1,980 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | D15 |
| Jun 2011 | Uwe Rautenberg | 1,941 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A80 |
| Mar 2003 | Thomas Klein | 1,547 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | E12 |
| Jul 2009 | Fred Ellmer | 1,514 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,785 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2008 | 6 | 1 | 1,752 |
| 5th Nuremberg-ch Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,531 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,919 |
| Locarno Swiss Lake Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,759 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2,095 |
| 38th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Dornreiter's chess games?
38 games by Michael Dornreiter, from Jan 2008 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 Dornreiter has played.
What does Michael Dornreiter play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael Dornreiter opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Dornreiter answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Michael Dornreiter play as White?
As White, Michael Dornreiter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Dornreiter play as Black?
As Black, Michael Dornreiter most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Dornreiter's FIDE rating?
Michael Dornreiter is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Michael Dornreiter played?
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Dornreiter, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Dornreiter?
38 games by Michael Dornreiter 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.