Prepare against Michael Kirchner
DEU · World #50,127 classical · FIDE ID 24634999
Our database contains 164 games by Michael Kirchner, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kirchner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kirchner 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 | 1,893 | 2,056 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 54 | 69 | 41 | 32.9% |
| As White | 87 | 30 | 38 | 19 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kirchner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kirchner's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 98.9% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 92.5% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Michael Kirchner's chess games
All 164 games by Michael Kirchner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 54 wins, 69 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Andreas Hoeren | 2,108 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | D20 |
| Mar 2015 | Frank Reichelt | 1,970 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | E73 |
| Apr 2006 | Georg Kwossek | 1,964 | ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | A47 |
| Mar 2005 | Lucas Brauner | 1,915 | 56th ch-Unterfranken M2 | D94 |
| Apr 2006 | Markus Susallek | 1,882 | ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken HT 61th | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-Unterfranken HA 49th | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| chM2-Unterfranken 55th | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| ch-Unterfranken H1 46th | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,684 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 63th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,792 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 50th | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,875 |
| ch-Unterfranken HA 51th | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kirchner's chess games?
164 games by Michael Kirchner, from Jan 2006 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 Kirchner has played.
What does Michael Kirchner play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Michael Kirchner opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kirchner answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Kirchner play as White?
As White, Michael Kirchner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Colle System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kirchner play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kirchner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Michael Kirchner's FIDE rating?
Michael Kirchner is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michael Kirchner played?
Our database contains 164 games by Michael Kirchner, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 69 draws, 41 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kirchner?
164 games by Michael Kirchner 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.