Prepare against Michael Nahler
DEU · World #67,532 classical · FIDE ID 24613746
When preparing against Michael Nahler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Michael Nahler, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Nahler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Nahler 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 | 1,830 | 1,892 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,906 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 | 14 | 24 | 37.1% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Nahler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Nahler's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Nahler usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nahler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nahler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Michael Nahler's chess games
All 62 games by Michael Nahler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 23 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Norbert Ahrends | 2,027 | 13th Rhein Main Open | B17 |
| Jun 2023 | Herbert Schmid | 1,699 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | B18 |
| Jun 2010 | Joerg Ziegler | 1,683 | 13th Rhein Main Open | A28 |
| Jun 2006 | Alexander Kempf | 1,654 | 9th Rhein Main Open | B80 |
| Jun 2023 | Udo Schneider | 1,628 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,691 |
| 10th Rhein Main Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| 11th Rhein Main Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,630 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
| 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| 9th Rhein Main Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Nahler's chess games?
62 games by Michael Nahler, from Jul 2005 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 Nahler has played.
What does Michael Nahler play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael Nahler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Nahler answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Nahler play as White?
As White, Michael Nahler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Nahler play as Black?
As Black, Michael Nahler most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Michael Nahler's FIDE rating?
Michael Nahler is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Michael Nahler played?
Our database contains 62 games by Michael Nahler, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Nahler?
62 games by Michael Nahler 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.