Prepare against Michael Eckert
DEU · World #104,030 classical · FIDE ID 16207564
When preparing against Michael Eckert, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 120 games by Michael Eckert, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Eckert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Eckert 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 | 1,718 | 1,765 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,736 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 25 | 44 | 51 | 20.8% |
| As White | 57 | 12 | 24 | 21 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 13 | 20 | 30 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Eckert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Eckert's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 64.9% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 26.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Eckert usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Eckert usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Eckert usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Eckert usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Eckert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Eckert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 43.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 28.1% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Eckert's chess games
All 120 games by Michael Eckert in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 44 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Karl Eyer | 1,960 | chM-Bahn | C90 |
| Apr 2019 | Aloys Mueller | 1,773 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | B54 |
| Apr 2019 | Arkadij Tiraspolski | 1,650 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | A34 |
| May 2018 | Raphael Policarpo | 1,640 | chB-Hessen | C44 |
| Aug 2023 | Leon Schmid | 1,623 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Bahn | 1997 | 13 | 5 | 1,871 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,302 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,581 |
| Mainz Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,411 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Kassel Open | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,110 |
| ch-FRG U25 Open | 1989 | 7 | 2 | – |
| chB-Hessen | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Eckert's chess games?
120 games by Michael Eckert, from Jun 2016 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 Eckert has played.
What does Michael Eckert play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Michael Eckert opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Eckert answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael Eckert play as White?
As White, Michael Eckert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Eckert play as Black?
As Black, Michael Eckert most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Michael Eckert's FIDE rating?
Michael Eckert is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Michael Eckert played?
Our database contains 120 games by Michael Eckert, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 44 draws, 51 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Eckert?
120 games by Michael Eckert 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.