Prepare against Michael Genkin
DEU · World #6,363 classical · FIDE ID 4653343
Our database contains 261 games by Michael Genkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Genkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Genkin 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 | 2,238 | 2,336 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,275 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 93 | 120 | 48 | 35.6% |
| As White | 128 | 50 | 60 | 18 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 133 | 43 | 60 | 30 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Genkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Genkin's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 53.1% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 46 | 35.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.8% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Genkin usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Genkin usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Genkin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Genkin usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Genkin usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Genkin usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 72.7% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 95.6% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Michael Genkin's chess games
All 261 games by Michael Genkin 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: 93 wins, 120 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Davit Lobzhanidze | 2,488 | 6th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C75 |
| Mar 2003 | Boris Margolin | 2,410 | Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | D58 |
| Jan 2009 | Harald Logdahl | 2,382 | chT2-SWE 0809 | C44 |
| Jul 1999 | Norbert Heck | 2,357 | 1st ch-Hessen int | A33 |
| Mar 2003 | Klaus-Juergen Lutz | 2,316 | Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U17 | 1998 | 18 | 11 | – |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,346 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,230 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,259 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Genkin's chess games?
261 games by Michael Genkin, 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 Genkin has played.
What does Michael Genkin play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Michael Genkin opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Genkin answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Genkin play as White?
As White, Michael Genkin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Genkin play as Black?
As Black, Michael Genkin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Michael Genkin's FIDE rating?
Michael Genkin is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michael Genkin played?
Our database contains 261 games by Michael Genkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 120 draws, 48 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Genkin?
261 games by Michael Genkin 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.