Prepare against Michael Otto
DEU · World #66,651 classical · FIDE ID 24617822
When preparing against Michael Otto, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%).
Our database contains 112 games by Michael Otto, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Otto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Otto 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 | 1,833 | 2,068 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,855 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 35 | 20 | 57 | 31.3% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 6 | 28 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 14 | 29 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Otto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Otto's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 90.4% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.6% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Otto usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Otto usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Otto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Otto usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Otto usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Otto usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 32.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Michael Otto's chess games
All 112 games by Michael Otto in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Christoph Schlueter | 2,157 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | B42 |
| Jul 2004 | Evgenija Naiditsch | 2,118 | Dortmund Open A | B40 |
| Jul 2004 | Leo Evers | 2,101 | Dortmund Open A | B33 |
| Mar 2026 | Jannis Schulz | 2,063 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B13 |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Manthei | 2,054 | Dortmund Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,778 |
| 12th Recklinghausen Open | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Otto's chess games?
112 games by Michael Otto, from Oct 2004 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 Otto has played.
What does Michael Otto play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Michael Otto opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Otto answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Michael Otto play as White?
As White, Michael Otto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Otto play as Black?
As Black, Michael Otto most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Michael Otto's FIDE rating?
Michael Otto is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Michael Otto played?
Our database contains 112 games by Michael Otto, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Otto?
112 games by Michael Otto 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.