Prepare against Michael Freitag
DEU · World #56,937 classical · FIDE ID 4623274
When preparing against Michael Freitag, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Michael Freitag, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michael Freitag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Freitag 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 | 1,868 | 1,868 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,867 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 52 | 45 | 48 | 35.9% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Freitag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Freitag's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Freitag usually continues e3 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Freitag usually continues c3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Freitag usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 78.1% | 44.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Michael Freitag's chess games
All 145 games by Michael Freitag in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Nov 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: 52 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 53 | 21/17/15 | 39.6% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Martin Storck | 1,948 | Muensterland Regionalliga Playoff Gr2 | A84 |
| Oct 2013 | Daniel Santos Brito | 1,948 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1314 | A48 |
| Sep 2012 | Georg van Almsick | 1,867 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | A03 |
| May 2011 | Dietrich Fuellborn | 1,803 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1011 | E01 |
| Nov 2009 | Sven Wehmeier | 1,771 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0910 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,685 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,511 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,644 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 1,724 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,759 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,496 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Freitag's chess games?
145 games by Michael Freitag, from Jan 2008 to Nov 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 Freitag has played.
What does Michael Freitag play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Michael Freitag opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Freitag answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Freitag play as White?
As White, Michael Freitag's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Freitag play as Black?
As Black, Michael Freitag most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Michael Freitag's FIDE rating?
Michael Freitag is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Michael Freitag played?
Our database contains 145 games by Michael Freitag, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 45 draws, 48 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Freitag?
145 games by Michael Freitag 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.