Prepare against Michael Kreizberg
FM · Israel · World #3,791 classical · FIDE ID 2803372
Our database contains 96 games by Michael Kreizberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kreizberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kreizberg 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 | 2,309 | 2,353 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,289 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,342 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 21 | 42 | 33 | 21.9% |
| As White | 45 | 7 | 24 | 14 | 15.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kreizberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kreizberg's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 33.3% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 17.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Kreizberg usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kreizberg usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kreizberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kreizberg usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kreizberg usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Kreizberg's chess games
All 96 games by Michael Kreizberg 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: 21 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1996 | Garry Kasparov | 2,785 | Jerusalem Simul | A84 |
| Apr 2010 | Artur Kogan | 2,524 | chT-ISR | D12 |
| Nov 2002 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,524 | ch-ISR | A16 |
| May 2009 | Gur Mittelman | 2,418 | chT-ISR 0809 | B18 |
| Jun 2026 | Veinberg,N | 2,411 | TCh-ISR Top Play-off 2026 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2019 | 29 | 12 | 2,378 |
| Tel Aviv Spring | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,363 |
| Tel Aviv Hot Summer | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| Tel Aviv Summer | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,234 |
| ch-ISR | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,324 |
| Tel Aviv After Holidays GM | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,360 |
| chT-ISR GpB | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,246 |
| TCh-ISR Top Play-off 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kreizberg's chess games?
96 games by Michael Kreizberg, 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 Kreizberg has played.
What does Michael Kreizberg play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Michael Kreizberg opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kreizberg answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Kreizberg play as White?
As White, Michael Kreizberg's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kreizberg play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kreizberg most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Michael Kreizberg's FIDE rating?
Michael Kreizberg is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Michael Kreizberg played?
Our database contains 96 games by Michael Kreizberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kreizberg?
96 games by Michael Kreizberg 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.