Prepare against Michael Paris
DEU · World #16,599 classical · FIDE ID 24684082
Our database contains 123 games by Michael Paris, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Paris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Paris 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 | 2,089 | 2,220 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 37 | 36 | 50 | 30.1% |
| As White | 63 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 16 | 16 | 28 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Paris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Paris's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 55.6% | 44.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 34.9% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Paris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Paris usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Paris usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Paris usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Paris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Paris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Paris's chess games
All 123 games by Michael Paris in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 37 wins, 36 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,450 | NRW Class2 1819 | A46 |
| Oct 2019 | Olga Badelka | 2,413 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A48 |
| Jan 2019 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,385 | NRW Class2 1819 | A07 |
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Kabatianski | 2,378 | NRW Class1 1516 | E14 |
| Nov 2018 | Julian Scheider | 2,320 | NRW Class2 1819 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 1994 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,257 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Paris's chess games?
123 games by Michael Paris, from Jul 2008 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 Paris has played.
What does Michael Paris play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Michael Paris opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Paris answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Paris play as White?
As White, Michael Paris's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Paris play as Black?
As Black, Michael Paris most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Michael Paris's FIDE rating?
Michael Paris is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Michael Paris played?
Our database contains 123 games by Michael Paris, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 36 draws, 50 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Paris?
123 games by Michael Paris 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.