Prepare against Michael Holgert
DEU · World #22,508 classical · FIDE ID 24668990
Our database contains 94 games by Michael Holgert, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Holgert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Holgert 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 | 2,037 | 2,090 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,051 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,098 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 36.2% |
| As White | 51 | 24 | 10 | 17 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Holgert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Holgert's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 66.7% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.7% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Holgert usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Holgert usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Holgert usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Holgert usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Holgert usually continues Qh5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Holgert usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Holgert's chess games
All 94 games by Michael Holgert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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, 27 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Koch | 2,446 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C00 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Maier | 2,277 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B06 |
| Nov 2012 | Carsten Hein | 2,228 | Oberliga Nord O 1213 | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Sandor Biro | 2,209 | 20th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D00 |
| Jun 2006 | Waldemar Schloetzer | 2,094 | ch-GER U16 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,822 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,158 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2008 | 9 | 1 | 1,773 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,002 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Holgert's chess games?
94 games by Michael Holgert, from Oct 2007 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 Holgert has played.
What does Michael Holgert play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Michael Holgert opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Holgert answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Michael Holgert play as White?
As White, Michael Holgert's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Holgert play as Black?
As Black, Michael Holgert most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Rat Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Michael Holgert's FIDE rating?
Michael Holgert is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (May 2012).
How many games has Michael Holgert played?
Our database contains 94 games by Michael Holgert, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Holgert?
94 games by Michael Holgert 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.