Prepare against Michael Ehlers
DEU · World #37,207 classical · FIDE ID 4674537
Our database contains 103 games by Michael Ehlers, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ehlers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ehlers 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 | 1,948 | 1,993 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 39 | 20 | 44 | 37.9% |
| As White | 52 | 25 | 7 | 20 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ehlers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ehlers's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 80.8% | 56.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ehlers usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ehlers usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ehlers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Ehlers usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Ehlers usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Michael Ehlers's chess games
All 103 games by Michael Ehlers in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 39 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Hans Werner Ackermann | 2,292 | Travemuende Open 29th | B30 |
| Apr 2016 | Nick Mueller | 2,199 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | B33 |
| Nov 2022 | Franko Mahn | 2,148 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | D78 |
| Nov 2019 | Michael Kupfernagel | 2,030 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | B23 |
| Oct 2020 | Hartmut Glawe | 2,017 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2021 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 1,926 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,859 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,838 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,866 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| Rostock SSC 07 Open 09th | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ehlers's chess games?
103 games by Michael Ehlers, from Oct 2007 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 Ehlers has played.
What does Michael Ehlers play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Michael Ehlers opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ehlers answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Ehlers play as White?
As White, Michael Ehlers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ehlers play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ehlers most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Michael Ehlers's FIDE rating?
Michael Ehlers is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Michael Ehlers played?
Our database contains 103 games by Michael Ehlers, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ehlers?
103 games by Michael Ehlers 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.