Prepare against Michael Poerzgen
DEU · World #73,549 classical · FIDE ID 16255178
When preparing against Michael Poerzgen, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Michael Poerzgen, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Poerzgen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Poerzgen 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 | 1,810 | 1,833 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 21.9% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Poerzgen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Poerzgen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Poerzgen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Poerzgen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Poerzgen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Poerzgen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Poerzgen usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Poerzgen's chess games
All 32 games by Michael Poerzgen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Peter Weissmann | 1,737 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | B23 |
| Jan 2015 | Sebaydin Hueseinov | 1,630 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | C50 |
| Jan 2020 | Nick Merdian | 1,588 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | D02 |
| Jan 2017 | David Denninger | 1,530 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | C64 |
| Jan 2015 | Ursula Dreiseitel | 1,356 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 20 | 11 | 1,770 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,513 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,782 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,594 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,632 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Poerzgen's chess games?
32 games by Michael Poerzgen, from Feb 2019 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 Poerzgen has played.
What does Michael Poerzgen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael Poerzgen opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Poerzgen answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Poerzgen play as White?
As White, Michael Poerzgen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Poerzgen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Poerzgen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Michael Poerzgen's FIDE rating?
Michael Poerzgen is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Michael Poerzgen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Michael Poerzgen, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Poerzgen?
32 games by Michael Poerzgen 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.