Prepare against Michael Minkovitch
DEU · World #43,651 classical · FIDE ID 12955116
Our database contains 35 games by Michael Minkovitch, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Minkovitch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Minkovitch 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 | 1,919 | 2,123 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 37.1% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Minkovitch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Minkovitch's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Minkovitch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Minkovitch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Minkovitch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Minkovitch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Minkovitch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Michael Minkovitch's chess games
All 35 games by Michael Minkovitch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Stephen Kutzner | 2,067 | 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | C65 |
| May 2016 | Boris Buzov | 2,053 | 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B01 |
| May 2016 | Marcus Kuebler | 2,031 | 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A20 |
| Jun 2012 | Grazyna Bakalarz | 1,997 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | Uwe Reichert | 1,904 | 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meisteranwärterturnier | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,861 |
| 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meisteranwärterturnier | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,876 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,988 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,934 |
| 16. Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,800 |
| 13th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Minkovitch's chess games?
35 games by Michael Minkovitch, from Jun 2016 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 Minkovitch has played.
What does Michael Minkovitch play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michael Minkovitch opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Minkovitch answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Michael Minkovitch play as White?
As White, Michael Minkovitch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Minkovitch play as Black?
As Black, Michael Minkovitch most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Minkovitch's FIDE rating?
Michael Minkovitch is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Michael Minkovitch played?
Our database contains 35 games by Michael Minkovitch, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Minkovitch?
35 games by Michael Minkovitch 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.