Prepare against Michael Henkemeier
DEU · World #44,926 classical · FIDE ID 24611379
Our database contains 167 games by Michael Henkemeier, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Henkemeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Henkemeier 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 | 1,914 | 1,946 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,889 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,931 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 52 | 39 | 76 | 31.1% |
| As White | 82 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 21 | 20 | 44 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Henkemeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Henkemeier's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 75.6% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 24.4% | 67.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 43.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues h4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Henkemeier usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 77.8% | 34.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Michael Henkemeier's chess games
All 167 games by Michael Henkemeier in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 52 wins, 39 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A74 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Linlin Ding | 2,199 | 8th Vellmar Open | E94 |
| Jul 2010 | Volker Bub | 2,193 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E94 |
| Jul 2012 | Johannes Mundorf | 2,174 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A04 |
| Jul 2012 | Ingo Thomas | 2,143 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E68 |
| Jul 2017 | Tom E Wiley | 2,126 | 9th Vellmar Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,090 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,758 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,943 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| 10th Vellmar Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,078 |
| 9th Vellmar Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,945 |
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Where can I find Michael Henkemeier's chess games?
167 games by Michael Henkemeier, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Henkemeier has played.
What does Michael Henkemeier play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Michael Henkemeier opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Henkemeier answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games).
What openings does Michael Henkemeier play as White?
As White, Michael Henkemeier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Henkemeier play as Black?
As Black, Michael Henkemeier most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Michael Henkemeier's FIDE rating?
Michael Henkemeier is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (May 2013).
How many games has Michael Henkemeier played?
Our database contains 167 games by Michael Henkemeier, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 39 draws, 76 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Henkemeier?
167 games by Michael Henkemeier 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.