Prepare against Michael Haas
DEU · World #11,620 classical · FIDE ID 4661591
When preparing against Michael Haas, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Michael Haas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Haas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Haas 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 | 2,146 | 2,196 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 34 | 62 | 33 | 26.4% |
| As White | 67 | 21 | 32 | 14 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 13 | 30 | 19 | 21.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Haas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Haas's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 98.5% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Haas usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Haas usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Haas usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Haas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 75.8% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 24.2% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Michael Haas's chess games
All 129 games by Michael Haas 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: 34 wins, 62 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 22 | 5/16/1 | 22.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Uwe Kersten | 2,342 | Dresden ZMD Open | B07 |
| Jul 2004 | David Guadalpi | 2,329 | Dresden ZMD Open | B22 |
| Oct 2010 | Matthias-Michael Mueller | 2,307 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | B01 |
| Oct 2006 | Holger Dietz | 2,307 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0607 | D04 |
| Apr 2006 | Manfred Mudelsee | 2,285 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2011 | 17 | 11 | 2,330 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 2,034 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,123 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-Baden U20 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Haas's chess games?
129 games by Michael Haas, 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 Haas has played.
What does Michael Haas play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Michael Haas opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Haas answers 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Michael Haas play as White?
As White, Michael Haas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Haas play as Black?
As Black, Michael Haas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Michael Haas's FIDE rating?
Michael Haas is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Michael Haas played?
Our database contains 129 games by Michael Haas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 62 draws, 33 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Haas?
129 games by Michael Haas 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.