Prepare against Michael Kuraszkiewicz
FM · DEU · World #6,580 classical · FIDE ID 4618149
Our database contains 387 games by Michael Kuraszkiewicz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kuraszkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kuraszkiewicz 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 | 2,233 | 2,350 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,350 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,350 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 133 | 127 | 127 | 34.4% |
| As White | 189 | 76 | 57 | 56 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 198 | 57 | 70 | 71 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kuraszkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kuraszkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 92.1% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 4.8% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kuraszkiewicz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kuraszkiewicz usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kuraszkiewicz usually continues e4 (91.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kuraszkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kuraszkiewicz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kuraszkiewicz usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 50.6% | 42.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 13.8% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 5.7% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 63.5% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 25.7% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Michael Kuraszkiewicz's chess games
All 387 games by Michael Kuraszkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 133 wins, 127 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,575 | 6th ch-EU | C05 |
| Dec 2012 | Pawel Jaracz | 2,548 | ch-EU rapid | D28 |
| Dec 2008 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,548 | 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | D45 |
| Dec 2009 | Yuri Vovk | 2,546 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | C18 |
| Apr 2001 | Friso Nijboer | 2,537 | Bundesliga 2000-01 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 13 | 3 | 2,258 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,497 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,210 |
| chT-Bayern A 65th | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| BL2-Ost 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| BL2-Ost 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,385 |
| chT-Bayern A 68th | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kuraszkiewicz's chess games?
387 games by Michael Kuraszkiewicz, from Apr 2003 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 Kuraszkiewicz has played.
What does Michael Kuraszkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Michael Kuraszkiewicz opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kuraszkiewicz answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Kuraszkiewicz play as White?
As White, Michael Kuraszkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kuraszkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kuraszkiewicz most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Michael Kuraszkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Michael Kuraszkiewicz is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Michael Kuraszkiewicz played?
Our database contains 387 games by Michael Kuraszkiewicz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 127 draws, 127 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kuraszkiewicz?
387 games by Michael Kuraszkiewicz 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.