Prepare against Michael Hillmann
DEU · World #18,914 classical · FIDE ID 24609889
Our database contains 287 games by Michael Hillmann, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hillmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hillmann 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 | 2,067 | 2,200 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 79 | 104 | 104 | 27.5% |
| As White | 146 | 44 | 58 | 44 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 141 | 35 | 46 | 60 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hillmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hillmann's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 87.0% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 12.3% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues Bg5 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hillmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 78.1% | 41.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 24 | 44.4% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 24 | 44.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
Michael Hillmann's chess games
All 287 games by Michael Hillmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 79 wins, 104 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 42 | 11/15/16 | 26.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 1/7/10 | 5.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 42 | 11/14/17 | 26.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Guenther Jahnel | 2,343 | Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | D00 |
| Mar 2009 | Michael Becker | 2,308 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | A45 |
| May 2017 | Hendrik Schaffer | 2,267 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | D15 |
| Feb 2009 | Robert Offinger | 2,256 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | B01 |
| Jan 2018 | Samuel Minor | 2,244 | Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2007 | 21 | 8 | 2,037 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,167 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,289 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hillmann's chess games?
287 games by Michael Hillmann, from Jan 2004 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 Hillmann has played.
What does Michael Hillmann play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Michael Hillmann opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hillmann answers 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Hillmann play as White?
As White, Michael Hillmann's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hillmann play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hillmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Michael Hillmann's FIDE rating?
Michael Hillmann is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Michael Hillmann played?
Our database contains 287 games by Michael Hillmann, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 104 draws, 104 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hillmann?
287 games by Michael Hillmann 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.