Prepare against Michael Pichler
Austria · World #5,832 classical · FIDE ID 1611208
Our database contains 143 games by Michael Pichler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Pichler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Pichler 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 | 2,251 | 2,286 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,279 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,275 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 46 | 69 | 27 | 32.2% |
| As White | 74 | 28 | 33 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 69 | 18 | 36 | 14 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Pichler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Pichler's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 94.6% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pichler usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pichler usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Pichler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pichler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pichler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 97.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 89.5% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Michael Pichler's chess games
All 143 games by Michael Pichler 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: 46 wins, 69 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/0 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Daniel Fernandez | 2,485 | 32nd Pula Open | B22 |
| Oct 2009 | Aco Alvir | 2,383 | 4th Vienna Kavalier Open | C10 |
| Mar 2013 | Stanislav Vlcek | 2,292 | chT2O-AUT 1213 | C00 |
| Oct 2008 | Gerald Zetthofer | 2,273 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | C02 |
| Nov 2003 | Ferdinand Ploner | 2,264 | chT2O-AUT 0304 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,308 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,314 |
| chT2O-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,310 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,378 |
| chT2O-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Pichler's chess games?
143 games by Michael Pichler, 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 Pichler has played.
What does Michael Pichler play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Michael Pichler opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Pichler answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Michael Pichler play as White?
As White, Michael Pichler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Pichler play as Black?
As Black, Michael Pichler most often plays: French Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Michael Pichler's FIDE rating?
Michael Pichler is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Michael Pichler played?
Our database contains 143 games by Michael Pichler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 69 draws, 27 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Pichler?
143 games by Michael Pichler 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.