Prepare against Michael Higatsberger
FM · Austria · World #19,862 classical · FIDE ID 1602535
Our database contains 317 games by Michael Higatsberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Higatsberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Higatsberger 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 | 2,058 | 2,197 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 105 | 88 | 124 | 33.1% |
| As White | 156 | 63 | 45 | 48 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 161 | 42 | 43 | 76 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Higatsberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Higatsberger's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 84.6% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 23 | 14.7% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Higatsberger usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Higatsberger usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Higatsberger usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Higatsberger usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Higatsberger usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Higatsberger usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 74.0% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 67.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 26.9% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
Michael Higatsberger's chess games
All 317 games by Michael Higatsberger 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: 105 wins, 88 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,510 | Budapest Statisztika IM | B25 |
| Jan 1993 | Miroslaw Maciejewski | 2,390 | Katowice Fibak Open | B56 |
| Jan 1991 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,390 | Statisztika | A36 |
| Aug 2013 | Jonas Rosner | 2,365 | 18th Vienna Open | B12 |
| Feb 2011 | Atanas Dimitrov | 2,355 | 16th Lienz Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Statisztika | 1991 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Budapest Statisztika IM | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,172 |
| chT2O-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Higatsberger's chess games?
317 games by Michael Higatsberger, 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 Higatsberger has played.
What does Michael Higatsberger play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Michael Higatsberger opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Higatsberger answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Higatsberger play as White?
As White, Michael Higatsberger's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Higatsberger play as Black?
As Black, Michael Higatsberger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Michael Higatsberger's FIDE rating?
Michael Higatsberger is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Michael Higatsberger played?
Our database contains 317 games by Michael Higatsberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 88 draws, 124 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Higatsberger?
317 games by Michael Higatsberger 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.