Prepare against Michael Krumschmidt
DEU · World #59,279 classical · FIDE ID 1270482
When preparing against Michael Krumschmidt, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 164 games by Michael Krumschmidt, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Krumschmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Krumschmidt 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 | 1,858 | 1,858 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,796 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,818 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 47 | 21 | 96 | 28.7% |
| As White | 88 | 31 | 13 | 44 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 16 | 8 | 52 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Krumschmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Krumschmidt's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Krumschmidt usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Krumschmidt usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Krumschmidt usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 19.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 27.3% |
Michael Krumschmidt's chess games
All 164 games by Michael Krumschmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 47 wins, 21 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Michael Neumann | 2,046 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A40 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Kelemen | 1,939 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | D39 |
| Aug 2026 | Joachim Metzing | 1,928 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | A10 |
| Jan 2014 | Slavko Krneta | 1,923 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A35 |
| Jan 2026 | Simon Baumann | 1,898 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 34 | 10.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,501 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 21 | 9 | 1,679 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,677 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,515 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,478 |
| 3rd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Krumschmidt's chess games?
164 games by Michael Krumschmidt, from Sep 2011 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 Krumschmidt has played.
What does Michael Krumschmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Michael Krumschmidt opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Krumschmidt answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Michael Krumschmidt play as White?
As White, Michael Krumschmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Krumschmidt play as Black?
As Black, Michael Krumschmidt most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Michael Krumschmidt's FIDE rating?
Michael Krumschmidt is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michael Krumschmidt played?
Our database contains 164 games by Michael Krumschmidt, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 21 draws, 96 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Krumschmidt?
164 games by Michael Krumschmidt 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.