Prepare against Michael Maechel
DNK · World #62,204 classical · FIDE ID 1419927
When preparing against Michael Maechel, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 102 games by Michael Maechel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Maechel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Maechel 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 | 1,848 | 1,874 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 26 | 25 | 51 | 25.5% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Maechel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Maechel's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 90.0% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.9% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Maechel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Maechel usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Maechel usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Maechel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Maechel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 65.2% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Michael Maechel's chess games
All 102 games by Michael Maechel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Ib Jensen | 1,986 | 31st Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Jan 2022 | Lasse Henningsen | 1,950 | ch-Helsingor CC | D37 |
| Aug 2011 | Poul Munk | 1,942 | 33rd Politiken Cup | D06 |
| Jul 2007 | Olav Erikstad | 1,936 | 29th Politiken Cup | B17 |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Nielsen | 1,851 | 32nd Politiken Cup | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,744 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,755 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,837 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,910 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Maechel's chess games?
102 games by Michael Maechel, from Jul 2008 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 Maechel has played.
What does Michael Maechel play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Michael Maechel opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Maechel answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael Maechel play as White?
As White, Michael Maechel's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Maechel play as Black?
As Black, Michael Maechel most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Michael Maechel's FIDE rating?
Michael Maechel is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Michael Maechel played?
Our database contains 102 games by Michael Maechel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Maechel?
102 games by Michael Maechel 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.