Prepare against Michael Popp
DEU · World #45,420 classical · FIDE ID 1271231
When preparing against Michael Popp, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Popp, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael Popp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Popp 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 | 1,912 | 1,975 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 30.2% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 15.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 28 rated games against 28 different opponents, across 10 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28.6% | 1,890 | 1,818 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42.9% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,052 | 1,652 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,087 | 2,087 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,737 | 1,794 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,958 | 1,958 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,814 | 1,814 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,075 | 1,875 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,013 | 1,613 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,739 | 1,339 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Popp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Popp's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Popp usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Popp usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Popp usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Popp usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Popp usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Michael Popp's chess games
All 43 games by Michael Popp in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 20 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Dominic Freyberg | 2,163 | 16th Rostock SSC Open | B02 |
| Jul 2017 | Hans-Juergen Kliewe | 2,020 | 16th Rostock SSC Open | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Klaus Kempter | 1,926 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | E91 |
| Oct 2022 | Erich Kreilinger | 1,815 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | E94 |
| Mar 2020 | Harald Moews | 1,786 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga West 1920 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| 16th Rostock SSC Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,844 |
| Mecklenburg VP Landesliga West 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,729 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,578 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Popp's chess games?
43 games by Michael Popp, from Sep 2017 to Oct 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 Popp has played.
What does Michael Popp play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Michael Popp opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Popp answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games).
What openings does Michael Popp play as White?
As White, Michael Popp's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Popp play as Black?
As Black, Michael Popp most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michael Popp's FIDE rating?
Michael Popp is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Michael Popp played?
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Popp, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 20 draws, 10 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Popp?
43 games by Michael Popp 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.