Prepare against Michael Preuschoff
DEU · World #15,447 classical · FIDE ID 4609808
Our database contains 268 games by Michael Preuschoff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Preuschoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Preuschoff 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 | 2,101 | 2,283 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 119 | 47 | 102 | 44.4% |
| As White | 140 | 69 | 18 | 53 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 128 | 50 | 29 | 49 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Preuschoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Preuschoff's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 47.1% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 45 | 32.1% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 22 | 15.7% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Preuschoff usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Preuschoff usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Preuschoff usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Preuschoff usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Preuschoff usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Preuschoff usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 41.8% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 40.0% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 64.3% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Michael Preuschoff's chess games
All 268 games by Michael Preuschoff 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: 119 wins, 47 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Arshak B Petrosian | 2,473 | Oberliga NRW 0001 II | A30 |
| Jan 1994 | Gerlef Meins | 2,440 | 12th Berliner Sommer | E00 |
| Jan 1999 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,430 | Oberliga NRW 9899 I | A11 |
| Jan 1992 | Wolfgang Goebel | 2,407 | Oberliga Nord O 9192 | A47 |
| Feb 2000 | Oleg Romanov | 2,380 | Oberliga NRW 9900 I | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2012 | 47 | 33.5 | 2,233 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9192 | 1992 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,586 |
| BL2-Nord 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,170 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,212 |
| NRW Class2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,300 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 2,124 |
| Oberliga NRW 0001 II | 2001 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Preuschoff's chess games?
268 games by Michael Preuschoff, 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 Preuschoff has played.
What does Michael Preuschoff play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Michael Preuschoff opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Preuschoff answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Preuschoff play as White?
As White, Michael Preuschoff's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Preuschoff play as Black?
As Black, Michael Preuschoff most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Michael Preuschoff's FIDE rating?
Michael Preuschoff is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michael Preuschoff played?
Our database contains 268 games by Michael Preuschoff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 47 draws, 102 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Preuschoff?
268 games by Michael Preuschoff 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.