Prepare against Michael Gottlieb
DEU · World #90,019 classical · FIDE ID 24697729
When preparing against Michael Gottlieb, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 66 games by Michael Gottlieb, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gottlieb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gottlieb 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 | 1,759 | 1,789 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 10 | 20 | 36 | 15.2% |
| As White | 30 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gottlieb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gottlieb's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 28.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gottlieb usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Gottlieb usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gottlieb usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
Michael Gottlieb's chess games
All 66 games by Michael Gottlieb in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Helmut Hetzner | 1,894 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1617 | C00 |
| Jul 2016 | Peter Patai | 1,886 | 40th Eger Agria Open | C56 |
| Mar 2017 | Lorenz Hofmann | 1,760 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1617 | C47 |
| Feb 2018 | Manfred Hein | 1,724 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | C47 |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Hinzmann | 1,703 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1617 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,889 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,648 |
| 40th Eger Agria Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,755 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,727 |
| 60th ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,297 |
| 58th ch-Mittelfranken NT | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,115 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,565 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gottlieb's chess games?
66 games by Michael Gottlieb, from Aug 2016 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 Gottlieb has played.
What does Michael Gottlieb play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Michael Gottlieb opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gottlieb answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Gottlieb play as White?
As White, Michael Gottlieb's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gottlieb play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gottlieb most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michael Gottlieb's FIDE rating?
Michael Gottlieb is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Michael Gottlieb played?
Our database contains 66 games by Michael Gottlieb, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gottlieb?
66 games by Michael Gottlieb 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.