Prepare against Michael Gutbier
DEU · World #28,021 classical · FIDE ID 16262190
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Gutbier, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gutbier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gutbier 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 | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 26.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gutbier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gutbier's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gutbier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gutbier usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gutbier usually continues Bb5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gutbier usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gutbier usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gutbier usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Gutbier's chess games
All 34 games by Michael Gutbier in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1995 | Dietmar Hilge | 2,098 | ch-Niederrhein | A06 |
| Apr 2000 | Arnd Lindner | 2,088 | ch-Niederrhein | D16 |
| Mar 1996 | Simon Prudlo | 2,060 | ch-Niederrhein | B25 |
| Apr 1995 | Joachim Goerke | 2,012 | ch-Niederrhein | D35 |
| Mar 1996 | Juergen Brueggemann | 1,947 | ch-Niederrhein | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2000 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,077 |
| 11th Goch Open | 2000 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,865 |
| 12th Goch Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
| 8th Goch Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,930 |
| Goch Open 09th | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,865 |
| 05th Goch Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gutbier's chess games?
34 games by Michael Gutbier, from Sep 2022 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 Gutbier has played.
What does Michael Gutbier play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Michael Gutbier opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gutbier answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael Gutbier play as White?
As White, Michael Gutbier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gutbier play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gutbier most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Gutbier's FIDE rating?
Michael Gutbier is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Gutbier played?
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Gutbier, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gutbier?
34 games by Michael Gutbier 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.