Prepare against Michael Gundlach
DEU · World #22,349 classical · FIDE ID 4661150
Our database contains 79 games by Michael Gundlach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gundlach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gundlach 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 | 2,038 | 2,171 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 29.1% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gundlach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gundlach's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 64.3% | 53.7% |
| g3 | 11 | 26.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Gundlach usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Gundlach usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gundlach usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Gundlach usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Gundlach usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Gundlach usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Michael Gundlach's chess games
All 79 games by Michael Gundlach 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: 23 wins, 31 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Gerard Welling | 2,391 | Dresden ZMD Open | A26 |
| Aug 2019 | Yuri Boidman | 2,374 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | B07 |
| Sep 2002 | Frank Rosenberger | 2,247 | Oberliga Sued W 0203 | A68 |
| Feb 2002 | Stefan Otterstaetter | 2,195 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | A48 |
| Dec 2001 | Andreas Kessler | 2,172 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Sued W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gundlach's chess games?
79 games by Michael Gundlach, 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 Gundlach has played.
What does Michael Gundlach play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michael Gundlach opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.g3 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gundlach answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Gundlach play as White?
As White, Michael Gundlach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gundlach play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gundlach most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Michael Gundlach's FIDE rating?
Michael Gundlach is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michael Gundlach played?
Our database contains 79 games by Michael Gundlach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 31 draws, 25 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gundlach?
79 games by Michael Gundlach 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.