Prepare against Michael Osthoff
DEU · World #22,245 classical · FIDE ID 4679288
When preparing against Michael Osthoff, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Michael Osthoff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Osthoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Osthoff 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 | 2,039 | 2,169 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 67 | 45 | 82 | 34.5% |
| As White | 96 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 98 | 36 | 15 | 47 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Osthoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Osthoff's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Osthoff usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Osthoff usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Osthoff usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 87.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 86.2% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
Michael Osthoff's chess games
All 194 games by Michael Osthoff in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 45 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Markus Lammers | 2,347 | 29th Munich Open | A61 |
| Nov 2017 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,220 | 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A14 |
| Jan 2005 | Bilal Demir | 2,152 | VM1 Munich Championship | A87 |
| Feb 2005 | Peter Schmitzer | 2,142 | VM1 Munich Championship | D24 |
| Feb 2006 | Gerhard Niebergall | 2,140 | ch-Munich MK | D49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-Munich MK | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| Regionalliga SW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| Regionalliga SW 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| Regionalliga SW 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| Regionalliga SW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| Landesliga Sued 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Osthoff's chess games?
194 games by Michael Osthoff, from Apr 2003 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 Osthoff has played.
What does Michael Osthoff play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Michael Osthoff opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Osthoff answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Osthoff play as White?
As White, Michael Osthoff's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Osthoff play as Black?
As Black, Michael Osthoff most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Michael Osthoff's FIDE rating?
Michael Osthoff is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Michael Osthoff played?
Our database contains 194 games by Michael Osthoff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 45 draws, 82 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Osthoff?
194 games by Michael Osthoff 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.