Prepare against Michael E. Vesterli
DNK · World #6,566 classical · FIDE ID 1417339
Our database contains 284 games by Michael E. Vesterli, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael E. Vesterli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael E. Vesterli 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 | 2,233 | 2,273 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 111 | 58 | 115 | 39.1% |
| As White | 144 | 64 | 31 | 49 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 140 | 47 | 27 | 66 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael E. Vesterli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael E. Vesterli's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 95.1% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.9% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Vesterli usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Vesterli usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Vesterli usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vesterli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vesterli usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Vesterli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 96.3% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
Michael E. Vesterli's chess games
All 284 games by Michael E. Vesterli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 111 wins, 58 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,530 | chT-DEN 1920 58th | E73 |
| Dec 2019 | Aref Vasli | 2,413 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | D01 |
| May 2014 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,368 | Copenhagen Challenge | A58 |
| Apr 2018 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,358 | Copenhagen Challenge | A41 |
| Jul 2019 | Erik Malmstig | 2,357 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 63 | 31.5 | 2,109 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 39 | 21 | 2,150 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2019 | 23 | 13 | 2,243 |
| Copenhagen CC IM | 2021 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,124 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael E. Vesterli's chess games?
284 games by Michael E. Vesterli, from Jul 2009 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 E. Vesterli has played.
What does Michael E. Vesterli play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Michael E. Vesterli opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael E. Vesterli answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael E. Vesterli play as White?
As White, Michael E. Vesterli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael E. Vesterli play as Black?
As Black, Michael E. Vesterli most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Michael E. Vesterli's FIDE rating?
Michael E. Vesterli is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Michael E. Vesterli played?
Our database contains 284 games by Michael E. Vesterli, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 58 draws, 115 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael E. Vesterli?
284 games by Michael E. Vesterli 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.