Prepare against Michael Hohlbein
DEU · World #24,053 classical · FIDE ID 4622812
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Hohlbein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hohlbein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hohlbein 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 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,052 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 53 | 29 | 48 | 40.8% |
| As White | 64 | 27 | 16 | 21 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 66 | 26 | 13 | 27 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hohlbein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hohlbein's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 93.8% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hohlbein usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hohlbein usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hohlbein usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hohlbein usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hohlbein usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hohlbein usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 55.6% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Michael Hohlbein's chess games
All 130 games by Michael Hohlbein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 29 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Alexander von Gleich | 2,334 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | B23 |
| May 2016 | Martin Hoerstmann | 2,292 | Hannover Ihme Cup | A56 |
| Feb 2017 | Karsten Schulz | 2,275 | Oberliga Nord N 1617 | D00 |
| Mar 2018 | Dirk Lampe | 2,203 | Oberliga Nord N 1718 | B36 |
| Apr 2019 | Dominik Mueller-Peters | 2,181 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 1,992 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,780 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,946 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,173 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hohlbein's chess games?
130 games by Michael Hohlbein, from Apr 2003 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 Hohlbein has played.
What does Michael Hohlbein play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Michael Hohlbein opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hohlbein answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Hohlbein play as White?
As White, Michael Hohlbein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hohlbein play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hohlbein most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Michael Hohlbein's FIDE rating?
Michael Hohlbein is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michael Hohlbein played?
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Hohlbein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 29 draws, 48 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hohlbein?
130 games by Michael Hohlbein 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.