Prepare against Michael Jung
DEU · World #86,517 classical · FIDE ID 1271425
When preparing against Michael Jung, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Michael Jung, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Jung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Jung 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 | 1,769 | 1,861 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 42 | 51 | 67 | 26.3% |
| As White | 80 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Jung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Jung's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 60.0% | 47.9% |
| g3 | 23 | 28.8% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 11.3% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 47.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Jung usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Jung usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Jung usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 29% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Jung usually continues Bg2 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Jung usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Jung usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 40.0% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 28.6% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 73.1% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 23.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Michael Jung's chess games
All 160 games by Michael Jung in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 42 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Helmut Kracht | 2,021 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A25 |
| Sep 2014 | Walter Gerhards | 1,939 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B02 |
| Oct 2016 | Alfons Gudat | 1,930 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B01 |
| Apr 2013 | Klaus Otto | 1,820 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A00 |
| May 2015 | Werner Kleist | 1,815 | 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,766 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,910 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,720 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Jung's chess games?
160 games by Michael Jung, from Jan 2011 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 Jung has played.
What does Michael Jung play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Michael Jung opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.g3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Jung answers 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Jung play as White?
As White, Michael Jung's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Jung play as Black?
As Black, Michael Jung most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Michael Jung's FIDE rating?
Michael Jung is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Michael Jung played?
Our database contains 160 games by Michael Jung, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Jung?
160 games by Michael Jung 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.