Prepare against Michael Hanser
Austria · World #27,814 classical · FIDE ID 1604880
When preparing against Michael Hanser, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Michael Hanser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hanser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hanser 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 | 1,999 | 2,157 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 2,141 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 2,157 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 33 | 8 | 32 | 45.2% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 55.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hanser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hanser's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hanser usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hanser usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hanser usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Michael Hanser's chess games
All 73 games by Michael Hanser 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: 33 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Marko Tratar | 2,420 | 18th Bled Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Reinhard Lendwai | 2,318 | 3rd Casino Open | C30 |
| Jan 1997 | Neboisa Illijin | 2,290 | 18th Bled Open | C02 |
| Jan 1996 | Sandor Miko | 2,240 | Eger Agria Open | B02 |
| Jan 1994 | Soren Holst Nielsen | 2,240 | Eger Agria Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1996 | 17 | 10 | 2,298 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,247 |
| 17th Bled Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,098 |
| 18th Bled Open | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 2,303 |
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 5 | 1 | 1,999 |
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 5 | 4 | 2,351 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1995 | 5 | 3 | 1,974 |
| 4th Casino Open | 1996 | 4 | 3 | 2,535 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hanser's chess games?
73 games by Michael Hanser, 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 Hanser has played.
What does Michael Hanser play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Michael Hanser opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hanser answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Hanser play as White?
As White, Michael Hanser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hanser play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hanser most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Michael Hanser's FIDE rating?
Michael Hanser is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Michael Hanser played?
Our database contains 73 games by Michael Hanser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hanser?
73 games by Michael Hanser 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.