Prepare against Michael Norgauer
DEU · World #34,442 classical · FIDE ID 24612847
Our database contains 103 games by Michael Norgauer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Norgauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Norgauer 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 | 1,962 | 2,019 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 25 | 34 | 44 | 24.3% |
| As White | 56 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Norgauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Norgauer's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 78.6% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Norgauer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Norgauer usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Norgauer usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Norgauer usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Norgauer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Norgauer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Michael Norgauer's chess games
All 103 games by Michael Norgauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 25 wins, 34 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Mahmut Xheladini | 2,222 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | A10 |
| Jan 2013 | Patrick Berg | 2,147 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | A36 |
| Nov 2012 | Edgar Kais | 2,111 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | A86 |
| Apr 2003 | Dominik Schneider | 2,105 | Baden VLS 0203 | A34 |
| Mar 2015 | Olivier Wimmer | 2,044 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,932 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| Baden VLS 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| Konstanz U20 | 1983 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Norgauer's chess games?
103 games by Michael Norgauer, from Apr 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 Norgauer has played.
What does Michael Norgauer play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Michael Norgauer opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Norgauer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Norgauer play as White?
As White, Michael Norgauer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Norgauer play as Black?
As Black, Michael Norgauer most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Michael Norgauer's FIDE rating?
Michael Norgauer is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Michael Norgauer played?
Our database contains 103 games by Michael Norgauer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 34 draws, 44 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Norgauer?
103 games by Michael Norgauer 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.