Prepare against Michael Goergens
DEU · World #27,368 classical · FIDE ID 4621778
Our database contains 213 games by Michael Goergens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Goergens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Goergens 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 | 2,002 | 2,119 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 66 | 48 | 99 | 31.0% |
| As White | 96 | 36 | 23 | 37 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 117 | 30 | 25 | 62 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Goergens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Goergens's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 70.8% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 21.9% | 45.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Goergens usually continues Nc3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Goergens usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Goergens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Goergens usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Goergens usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Goergens usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 22.8% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 14.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 64.3% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.2% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Michael Goergens's chess games
All 213 games by Michael Goergens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 48 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Carlo Kunze | 2,322 | Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | D36 |
| Jan 2026 | Daniel Malek | 2,310 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Masters | C01 |
| Apr 2005 | Anton Csulits | 2,261 | Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Frank Ullrich | 2,225 | BLN Ost U20 9697 | E81 |
| Dec 2004 | Ralf Seibicke | 2,225 | Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,178 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-GER 87th | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,992 |
| JBLN Ost 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 4 | 2,182 |
Interactive opening tree from all 213 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Goergens's chess games?
213 games by Michael Goergens, from Apr 2003 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 Goergens has played.
What does Michael Goergens play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Michael Goergens opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Goergens answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael Goergens play as White?
As White, Michael Goergens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Goergens play as Black?
As Black, Michael Goergens most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Michael Goergens's FIDE rating?
Michael Goergens is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michael Goergens played?
Our database contains 213 games by Michael Goergens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 48 draws, 99 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Goergens?
213 games by Michael Goergens 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.