Prepare against Michael Neumann
DEU · World #21,348 classical · FIDE ID 4651561
Our database contains 102 games by Michael Neumann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Neumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Neumann 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 | 2,046 | 2,226 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,059 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,101 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 39 | 34 | 29 | 38.2% |
| As White | 49 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Neumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Neumann's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Neumann usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Neumann usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Neumann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
Michael Neumann's chess games
All 102 games by Michael Neumann 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: 39 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Peter Koehn | 2,285 | Dresden ZMD Open | B42 |
| Apr 2013 | Bernd Wronn | 2,184 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1213 | B11 |
| Feb 2008 | Johannes Sondermann | 2,171 | 5th Berlin Hellersdorf Winter | B01 |
| Apr 2010 | Peter Brack | 2,103 | Oberliga Nord N 0910 | A48 |
| Apr 2003 | Alexander Hilverda | 2,081 | 9th Werther Schloss Open A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Leipzig VfB Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| 9th Nordhausen Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| 1st Northeim CES | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| Hamburg Ani Cup | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Neumann's chess games?
102 games by Michael Neumann, 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 Neumann has played.
What does Michael Neumann play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Michael Neumann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Neumann answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Michael Neumann play as White?
As White, Michael Neumann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Neumann play as Black?
As Black, Michael Neumann most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Michael Neumann's FIDE rating?
Michael Neumann is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Michael Neumann played?
Our database contains 102 games by Michael Neumann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Neumann?
102 games by Michael Neumann 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.