Prepare against Michael Engelking
DEU · World #68,459 classical · FIDE ID 24661201
When preparing against Michael Engelking, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 94 games by Michael Engelking, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Engelking's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Engelking 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 | 1,827 | 1,937 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 37 | 33 | 24 | 39.4% |
| As White | 47 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Engelking's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Engelking's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 97.9% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 62.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Engelking usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Engelking usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Engelking usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Engelking usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 81.8% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Michael Engelking's chess games
All 94 games by Michael Engelking in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 37 wins, 33 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Stephan Kobs | 1,990 | ch-Niedersachsen | E61 |
| Oct 2017 | Helge Wittur | 1,967 | ch-Hannover Bezirk C | A48 |
| Oct 2012 | Ingo Kacza | 1,809 | chB-Hannover | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Frank Minde | 1,782 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | B01 |
| Oct 2010 | Christoph Neitzel | 1,777 | chB-Hannover | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hannover | 2015 | 42 | 27.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 1,623 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,737 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,903 |
| ch-Hannover Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,318 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk C | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,889 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| Daehne Cup Hannover | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Engelking's chess games?
94 games by Michael Engelking, from Dec 2017 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 Engelking has played.
What does Michael Engelking play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Michael Engelking opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Engelking answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael Engelking play as White?
As White, Michael Engelking's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Engelking play as Black?
As Black, Michael Engelking most often plays: Philidor (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Michael Engelking's FIDE rating?
Michael Engelking is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Michael Engelking played?
Our database contains 94 games by Michael Engelking, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 33 draws, 24 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Engelking?
94 games by Michael Engelking 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.