Prepare against Michael Gross
Austria · World #25,415 classical · FIDE ID 1604112
When preparing against Michael Gross, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (33%).
Our database contains 61 games by Michael Gross, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gross 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 | 2,015 | 2,139 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 13 | 22 | 26 | 21.3% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gross's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gross usually continues Bf4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gross usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gross usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Gross usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gross usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gross usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 5 | 29.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Michael Gross's chess games
All 61 games by Michael Gross in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | London System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Georg Froewis | 2,279 | Oberwart Open | E61 |
| Aug 2009 | Per Soderberg | 2,233 | 16th Vienna Open | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Thomas Bauer | 2,200 | Graz Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2009 | Boban Bozinovic | 2,114 | 16th Graz Open A | C12 |
| Nov 2012 | Wolfgang Flecker | 2,112 | Steyr Landesliga 1213 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| 16th Graz Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Saarland D | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 671 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,678 |
| Oberwart Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-Graz | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,196 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,202 |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gross's chess games?
61 games by Michael Gross, from Jul 2007 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 Gross has played.
What does Michael Gross play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Michael Gross opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gross answers 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Gross play as White?
As White, Michael Gross's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gross play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gross most often plays: Owen Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Michael Gross's FIDE rating?
Michael Gross is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Michael Gross played?
Our database contains 61 games by Michael Gross, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gross?
61 games by Michael Gross 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.