Prepare against Michael Gossen
Russia · World #65,301 classical · FIDE ID 522053816
When preparing against Michael Gossen, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Gossen, covering May 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gossen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gossen 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 | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,545 | 1,545 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 57.9% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gossen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gossen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 69.4% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gossen usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gossen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gossen usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gossen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Michael Gossen's chess games
All 38 games by Michael Gossen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 22 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Adrian Riemann | 1,307 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | D00 |
| Nov 2021 | Christoph von Knorre | 985 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | C44 |
| Nov 2021 | Danail Glavev | 929 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | C44 |
| Nov 2019 | Finja Plaumann | 820 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | C11 |
| Nov 2019 | Eva Ramien | 798 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Soden U10 Open | 2019 | 16 | 10 | 1,035 |
| 5th Bad Soden U10 Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,168 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,202 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gossen's chess games?
38 games by Michael Gossen, from May 2024 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 Gossen has played.
What does Michael Gossen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Michael Gossen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gossen answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Gossen play as White?
As White, Michael Gossen's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gossen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gossen most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Michael Gossen's FIDE rating?
Michael Gossen is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess and 1,545 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Gossen played?
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Gossen, covering May 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses (57.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gossen?
38 games by Michael Gossen 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.