Prepare against Michael Fehling
DEU · World #18,539 classical · FIDE ID 4603958
Our database contains 155 games by Michael Fehling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Fehling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Fehling 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 | 2,070 | 2,228 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 45 | 68 | 42 | 29.0% |
| As White | 78 | 22 | 38 | 18 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 77 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Fehling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Fehling's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 70.5% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 21.8% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fehling usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Fehling usually continues d3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Fehling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Fehling usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Fehling usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Fehling usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 89.2% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 88.0% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
Michael Fehling's chess games
All 155 games by Michael Fehling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 68 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Rene Borngaesser | 2,370 | Duesseldorf | B23 |
| Jan 1988 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,360 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | E73 |
| Dec 1986 | Christian Kratochwil | 2,335 | BL2-Sued-West 8687 | E68 |
| Jan 1987 | Lothar Arnold | 2,305 | ch-Baden MA | B74 |
| Jan 1988 | Bernd Reinhardt | 2,280 | ch-Baden | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duesseldorf | 1994 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1987 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-Baden | 1988 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,410 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8889 | 1989 | 8 | 3 | 2,226 |
| Oberliga Baden 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9192 | 1992 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga Baden 9293 | 1993 | 7 | 3 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Fehling's chess games?
155 games by Michael Fehling, from Apr 2003 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 Fehling has played.
What does Michael Fehling play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Michael Fehling opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Fehling answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Fehling play as White?
As White, Michael Fehling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Fehling play as Black?
As Black, Michael Fehling most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Michael Fehling's FIDE rating?
Michael Fehling is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michael Fehling played?
Our database contains 155 games by Michael Fehling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 68 draws, 42 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Fehling?
155 games by Michael Fehling 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.