Prepare against Michael Oswald
DEU · World #42,915 classical · FIDE ID 4671970
Our database contains 44 games by Michael Oswald, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Oswald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Oswald 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 | 1,922 | 2,158 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,098 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 45.5% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Oswald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Oswald's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Oswald usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Oswald usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Oswald usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Oswald usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Michael Oswald's chess games
All 44 games by Michael Oswald 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Martin Bruedigam | 2,218 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E77 |
| Nov 2019 | Hugo Post | 2,204 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 29th | B45 |
| Aug 2008 | Willi Skibbe | 2,183 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D15 |
| May 2014 | Patrick Boettcher | 2,172 | Berlin Spring Open A | E42 |
| Aug 2008 | Theodor Schleich | 2,099 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,207 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 29th | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,837 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga-B 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,797 |
| 22. Lichtenberger Sommer 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Oswald's chess games?
44 games by Michael Oswald, 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 Oswald has played.
What does Michael Oswald play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michael Oswald opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Oswald answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Oswald play as White?
As White, Michael Oswald's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Oswald play as Black?
As Black, Michael Oswald most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michael Oswald's FIDE rating?
Michael Oswald is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (May 2014).
How many games has Michael Oswald played?
Our database contains 44 games by Michael Oswald, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Oswald?
44 games by Michael Oswald 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.