Prepare against Michael Ermitsch
DEU · World #19,044 classical · FIDE ID 24619671
Our database contains 69 games by Michael Ermitsch, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ermitsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ermitsch 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 | 2,066 | 2,213 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,024 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,040 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 31.9% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ermitsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ermitsch's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Ermitsch's chess games
All 69 games by Michael Ermitsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Paul Zwahr | 2,306 | GER CupT prel1 | B90 |
| Mar 2019 | Tristan Niermann | 2,304 | GER CupT 1819 Round2 | C56 |
| May 2017 | Leonid Sawlin | 2,303 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | D20 |
| Jul 2024 | Josef Jurek | 2,200 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B30 |
| Jul 2023 | Ondrej Matras | 2,200 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,007 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,125 |
| 6th Leipzig VfB Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,187 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2,093 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| GER CupT prel1 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,285 |
| Cattolica Summer GM Mix | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ermitsch's chess games?
69 games by Michael Ermitsch, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Ermitsch has played.
What does Michael Ermitsch play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Michael Ermitsch opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ermitsch answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Ermitsch play as White?
As White, Michael Ermitsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ermitsch play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ermitsch most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michael Ermitsch's FIDE rating?
Michael Ermitsch is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Michael Ermitsch played?
Our database contains 69 games by Michael Ermitsch, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ermitsch?
69 games by Michael Ermitsch 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.