Prepare against Michael Herrmann
DEU · World #24,060 classical · FIDE ID 24680540
When preparing against Michael Herrmann, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Michael Herrmann, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Herrmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Herrmann 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 | 2,025 | 2,177 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,149 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,130 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 34 | 59 | 29 | 27.9% |
| As White | 67 | 22 | 33 | 12 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 12 | 26 | 17 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Herrmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Herrmann's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 67 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Michael Herrmann's chess games
All 122 games by Michael Herrmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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, 59 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 28 | 9/14/5 | 32.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Wilfried Hoellrigl | 2,216 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | A26 |
| Feb 2019 | Peter Mittelberger | 2,199 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | E72 |
| Nov 2011 | Damian Karrer | 2,184 | chT2W-AUT 1112 | A23 |
| Jan 2016 | Robert Sandholzer | 2,175 | chT2W-AUT 1516 | D30 |
| Mar 2018 | Thomas Heinrich | 2,148 | chT2W-AUT 1718 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,035 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,087 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Herrmann's chess games?
122 games by Michael Herrmann, from Jul 2009 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 Herrmann has played.
What does Michael Herrmann play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Michael Herrmann opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Herrmann answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Herrmann play as White?
As White, Michael Herrmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Herrmann play as Black?
As Black, Michael Herrmann most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Michael Herrmann's FIDE rating?
Michael Herrmann is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Michael Herrmann played?
Our database contains 122 games by Michael Herrmann, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 59 draws, 29 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Herrmann?
122 games by Michael Herrmann 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.