Prepare against Michael Graf
DEU · World #91,036 classical · FIDE ID 24600806
When preparing against Michael Graf, expect 1.b4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 57 games by Michael Graf, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Graf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Graf 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 | 1,756 | 1,952 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,828 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 31.6% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Graf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Graf's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 30 | 90.9% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 91% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Graf usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Graf usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Graf usually continues Bb2 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Michael Graf's chess games
All 57 games by Michael Graf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 30 | 7/8/15 | 23.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Christian Guenther | 2,050 | 24th Staufer Open | A52 |
| Aug 2014 | Josua Novak | 1,937 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | A00 |
| Sep 2014 | Sven Stark | 1,841 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | A00 |
| Aug 2014 | Rainer Guenther | 1,704 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | C10 |
| Jun 2019 | Sifan Wu | 1,612 | 22nd Rhein Main Open B | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,605 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,869 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,590 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,601 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,804 |
| 24th Staufer Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Graf's chess games?
57 games by Michael Graf, from Apr 2004 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 Graf has played.
What does Michael Graf play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Michael Graf opens with 1.b4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Graf answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Graf play as White?
As White, Michael Graf's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Graf play as Black?
As Black, Michael Graf most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michael Graf's FIDE rating?
Michael Graf is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Michael Graf played?
Our database contains 57 games by Michael Graf, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Graf?
57 games by Michael Graf 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.