Prepare against Michael Kaiser
DEU · World #47,776 classical · FIDE ID 24616192
Our database contains 79 games by Michael Kaiser, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kaiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kaiser 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 | 1,902 | 1,920 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 32 | 15 | 32 | 40.5% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kaiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kaiser's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Nf3 (27.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
Michael Kaiser's chess games
All 79 games by Michael Kaiser in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 32 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Torben Klink | 2,107 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | E12 |
| Mar 2008 | Wolfgang Langer | 1,999 | 15th Leipzig VfB Open | E68 |
| Jul 2009 | Gerhard Dyballa | 1,996 | Dortmund Open B | A23 |
| Mar 2007 | Hans-Joerg Liedmann | 1,928 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | C18 |
| Dec 2021 | Ali Haider | 1,821 | Bremen Silvester Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 1,782 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,849 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,795 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| 13th Leipzig VfB Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,557 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,801 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kaiser's chess games?
79 games by Michael Kaiser, from Oct 2004 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 Kaiser has played.
What does Michael Kaiser play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Michael Kaiser opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kaiser answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Michael Kaiser play as White?
As White, Michael Kaiser's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kaiser play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kaiser most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michael Kaiser's FIDE rating?
Michael Kaiser is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Michael Kaiser played?
Our database contains 79 games by Michael Kaiser, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kaiser?
79 games by Michael Kaiser 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.