Prepare against Michael Neis
DEU · World #114,833 classical · FIDE ID 12961779
When preparing against Michael Neis, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Neis, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Neis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Neis 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 | 1,688 | 1,751 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Neis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Neis's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Neis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Neis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Neis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Neis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Neis usually continues cxd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Neis's chess games
All 31 games by Michael Neis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Andreas Wittenberg | 1,817 | 1st DSOL 07 Liga Gr-A | D30 |
| May 2021 | Frank Polaski | 1,436 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D05 |
| May 2021 | Peter Reiss | 1,426 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D04 |
| Mar 2008 | Rudolf Poncelet | 1,424 | ch-Saarland B | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
| chD-Saarland | 1993 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-Saarland B | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,292 |
| 1st DSOL 07 Liga Gr-A | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Neis's chess games?
31 games by Michael Neis, from Oct 2019 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 Neis has played.
What does Michael Neis play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michael Neis opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Neis answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Neis play as White?
As White, Michael Neis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Neis play as Black?
As Black, Michael Neis most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Michael Neis's FIDE rating?
Michael Neis is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,751 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Michael Neis played?
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Neis, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Neis?
31 games by Michael Neis 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.