Prepare against Michael Nyffenegger
CHE · World #34,904 classical · FIDE ID 1308351
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Nyffenegger, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Nyffenegger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Nyffenegger 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 | 1,959 | 2,079 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 44.1% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Nyffenegger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Nyffenegger's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nyffenegger usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nyffenegger usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nyffenegger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Nyffenegger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Nyffenegger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Michael Nyffenegger's chess games
All 34 games by Michael Nyffenegger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Valery Allegro | 2,255 | 18th Zuerich Open B | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Carlo Stoecklin | 2,130 | 20th Zuerich Open B | C08 |
| Jan 2018 | Terry Pupier | 2,107 | Basel Open | E05 |
| Dec 2004 | Mosko Gruenberger | 1,971 | Zuerich Open B 28th | C18 |
| Dec 2009 | Urs Scheidegger | 1,890 | Zuerich Open B 33rd | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,875 |
| 16th Zuerich Open B | 1992 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 20th Zuerich Open B | 1996 | 5 | 4 | 2,370 |
| Zuerich Open B 33rd | 2009 | 4 | 4 | 2,173 |
| 18th Zuerich Open B | 1994 | 3 | 1 | 2,051 |
| 19th Zuerich Open B | 1995 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Ticino Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,870 |
| 15th Zuerich Open B | 1991 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Nyffenegger's chess games?
34 games by Michael Nyffenegger, from Jan 2009 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 Nyffenegger has played.
What does Michael Nyffenegger play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Nyffenegger opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Nyffenegger answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Nyffenegger play as White?
As White, Michael Nyffenegger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Nyffenegger play as Black?
As Black, Michael Nyffenegger most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Michael Nyffenegger's FIDE rating?
Michael Nyffenegger is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Michael Nyffenegger played?
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Nyffenegger, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Nyffenegger?
34 games by Michael Nyffenegger 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.