Prepare against Michael Fehlhammer
DEU · World #20,787 classical · FIDE ID 16224299
When preparing against Michael Fehlhammer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Fehlhammer, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Fehlhammer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Fehlhammer 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 | 2,051 | 2,187 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 38.2% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Fehlhammer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Fehlhammer's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Fehlhammer usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Fehlhammer usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Fehlhammer usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Michael Fehlhammer's chess games
All 34 games by Michael Fehlhammer in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Klaus Uwe Mueller | 2,345 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | C44 |
| Dec 2023 | Holger Proehl | 2,328 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | B00 |
| Jan 1993 | Laszlo Hetey | 2,285 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | C11 |
| Feb 2023 | Guenther Jahnel | 2,212 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B09 |
| Oct 2022 | Christian Guenther | 2,131 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8788 | 1988 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Regionalliga NordS 8990 | 1990 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord O 9697 | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Fehlhammer's chess games?
34 games by Michael Fehlhammer, from Aug 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 Fehlhammer has played.
What does Michael Fehlhammer play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Michael Fehlhammer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Fehlhammer answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Michael Fehlhammer play as White?
As White, Michael Fehlhammer's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Fehlhammer play as Black?
As Black, Michael Fehlhammer most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michael Fehlhammer's FIDE rating?
Michael Fehlhammer is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Michael Fehlhammer played?
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Fehlhammer, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Fehlhammer?
34 games by Michael Fehlhammer 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.