Prepare against Michael Hillenbrand
DEU · World #14,282 classical · FIDE ID 4641663
Our database contains 218 games by Michael Hillenbrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hillenbrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hillenbrand 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 | 2,113 | 2,270 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 58 | 70 | 90 | 26.6% |
| As White | 111 | 32 | 46 | 33 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 26 | 24 | 57 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hillenbrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hillenbrand's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 97 | 87.4% | 50.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.2% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Hillenbrand usually continues g3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hillenbrand usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Hillenbrand usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hillenbrand usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hillenbrand usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Hillenbrand usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 53 | 100.0% | 23.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 31 | 91.2% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Michael Hillenbrand's chess games
All 218 games by Michael Hillenbrand 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: 58 wins, 70 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 46 | 14/20/12 | 30.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 88 | 19/21/48 | 21.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,505 | Essen Open | B07 |
| Apr 2003 | Marcel Becker | 2,332 | Essen Easter Open 9th | A42 |
| May 2010 | Ralf Schlehoefer | 2,326 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | A42 |
| Nov 2009 | Oleg Eismont | 2,326 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | A25 |
| Nov 2010 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,320 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,388 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,955 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,223 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,149 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hillenbrand's chess games?
218 games by Michael Hillenbrand, 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 Hillenbrand has played.
What does Michael Hillenbrand play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Michael Hillenbrand opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hillenbrand answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Hillenbrand play as White?
As White, Michael Hillenbrand's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (46 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hillenbrand play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hillenbrand most often plays: Modern Defense (88 games, 21.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Michael Hillenbrand's FIDE rating?
Michael Hillenbrand is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Michael Hillenbrand played?
Our database contains 218 games by Michael Hillenbrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 70 draws, 90 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hillenbrand?
218 games by Michael Hillenbrand 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.