Prepare against Michael Kyritz
DEU · World #11,457 classical · FIDE ID 4642082
When preparing against Michael Kyritz, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 84 games by Michael Kyritz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kyritz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kyritz 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 | 2,148 | 2,262 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 15 | 46 | 23 | 17.9% |
| As White | 36 | 5 | 25 | 6 | 13.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 21 | 17 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kyritz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kyritz's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 38.9% | 46.4% |
| b3 | 9 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kyritz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kyritz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kyritz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Kyritz usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kyritz usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kyritz usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Michael Kyritz's chess games
All 84 games by Michael Kyritz 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: 15 wins, 46 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Drazen Muse | 2,335 | Oberliga Nord O 9697 | B85 |
| Jan 1996 | Juergen Lisek | 2,325 | Oberliga Nord O 9596 | B42 |
| Jan 1995 | Olaf Thal | 2,320 | Oberliga Nord O 9596 | A48 |
| Jan 1993 | Frank Kimpinsky | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | C02 |
| Dec 2003 | Dragojle Babic | 2,296 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9394 | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kyritz's chess games?
84 games by Michael Kyritz, 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 Kyritz has played.
What does Michael Kyritz play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Michael Kyritz opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kyritz answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michael Kyritz play as White?
As White, Michael Kyritz's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kyritz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kyritz most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Michael Kyritz's FIDE rating?
Michael Kyritz is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michael Kyritz played?
Our database contains 84 games by Michael Kyritz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 46 draws, 23 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kyritz?
84 games by Michael Kyritz 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.