Prepare against Michael Gratze
Austria · World #32,230 classical · FIDE ID 1613871
Our database contains 257 games by Michael Gratze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gratze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gratze 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 | 1,973 | 2,139 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,106 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,102 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 89 | 31 | 137 | 34.6% |
| As White | 121 | 46 | 16 | 59 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 43 | 15 | 78 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gratze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gratze's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 86.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gratze usually continues Nf3 (40.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gratze usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gratze usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gratze usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gratze usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Gratze usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 60.6% | 33.8% |
| e6 | 20 | 30.3% | 17.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 83.3% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Michael Gratze's chess games
All 257 games by Michael Gratze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 31 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Stefan Tadic | 2,231 | 30th Belgrade Trophy | B90 |
| Jul 2015 | Dejan Tasev | 2,199 | Grocka Open | B72 |
| Aug 2022 | Karel Brozka | 2,188 | Skalica Open A | E94 |
| Nov 2013 | Stefan Wagner | 2,178 | chT2O-AUT 1314 | A36 |
| Jul 2020 | Petr Koutny | 2,169 | 45th Vsetin Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Vienna State | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,015 |
| Skalica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
| chT2O-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| 43rd Vsetin Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gratze's chess games?
257 games by Michael Gratze, from Apr 2003 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 Gratze has played.
What does Michael Gratze play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Michael Gratze opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gratze answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael Gratze play as White?
As White, Michael Gratze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gratze play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gratze most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Michael Gratze's FIDE rating?
Michael Gratze is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Michael Gratze played?
Our database contains 257 games by Michael Gratze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 31 draws, 137 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gratze?
257 games by Michael Gratze 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.