Prepare against Michael Gihr
DEU · World #35,607 classical · FIDE ID 16235932
Our database contains 40 games by Michael Gihr, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gihr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gihr 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 | 1,956 | 2,039 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,039 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,039 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gihr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gihr's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 57.9% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gihr usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gihr usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Gihr usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Gihr usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Gihr usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gihr usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Michael Gihr's chess games
All 40 games by Michael Gihr in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Warner De Weerd | 2,172 | Oberliga Baden 1920 | A41 |
| Jul 2023 | Yuri Miazhynski | 2,168 | 42nd St Veit Open | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Rene Schwab | 2,156 | 42nd St Veit Open | B16 |
| Jul 2023 | Marco Stagl | 2,139 | 42nd St Veit Open | A52 |
| Jul 2023 | Michael Dimitriadis | 2,066 | 42nd St Veit Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,851 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open B | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 20th Calvia Amateur Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,524 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,805 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,092 |
| Oberliga Baden 1920 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,572 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gihr's chess games?
40 games by Michael Gihr, from May 2017 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 Gihr has played.
What does Michael Gihr play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Michael Gihr opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gihr answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games).
What openings does Michael Gihr play as White?
As White, Michael Gihr's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gihr play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gihr most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Michael Gihr's FIDE rating?
Michael Gihr is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Michael Gihr played?
Our database contains 40 games by Michael Gihr, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gihr?
40 games by Michael Gihr 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.