Prepare against Michael Negele
DEU · World #14,385 classical · FIDE ID 4661753
Our database contains 192 games by Michael Negele, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Negele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Negele 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 | 2,112 | 2,284 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,219 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 93 | 54 | 45 | 48.4% |
| As White | 105 | 53 | 28 | 24 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 87 | 40 | 26 | 21 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Negele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Negele's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 81.9% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 17.1% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Negele usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Negele usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Negele usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Negele usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Negele usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Negele usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 81.8% | 68.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 67.6% | 67.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 23.5% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Michael Negele's chess games
All 192 games by Michael Negele in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 93 wins, 54 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Sergey Zagrebelny | 2,535 | 9th Dresden Open | B21 |
| Feb 2005 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,397 | ch-Leverkusen Open | A43 |
| Mar 2002 | Alexander Matthaei | 2,302 | 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | C02 |
| Aug 2003 | Marc Schuette | 2,286 | Dortmund Open A | C05 |
| Aug 2003 | Frank Kleinegger | 2,242 | Dortmund Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2008 | 23 | 14 | 2,144 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,242 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | 2002 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| 10th Leverkusen Open | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Negele's chess games?
192 games by Michael Negele, from Apr 2003 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 Negele has played.
What does Michael Negele play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Michael Negele opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Negele answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Negele play as White?
As White, Michael Negele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 64.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Negele play as Black?
As Black, Michael Negele most often plays: Horwitz Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Michael Negele's FIDE rating?
Michael Negele is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Michael Negele played?
Our database contains 192 games by Michael Negele, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 54 draws, 45 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Negele?
192 games by Michael Negele 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.