Prepare against Michael Quast
FM · DEU · World #5,878 classical · FIDE ID 4648218
Our database contains 390 games by Michael Quast, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Quast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Quast 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 | 2,250 | 2,320 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,296 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 113 | 185 | 92 | 29.0% |
| As White | 200 | 65 | 98 | 37 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 190 | 48 | 87 | 55 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Quast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Quast's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 56.0% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 54 | 27.0% | 60.2% |
| b3 | 16 | 8.0% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 8 | 4.0% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Quast usually continues Nc3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Quast usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Quast usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Quast usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Quast usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Quast usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 62.2% | 41.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.2% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 10.2% | 55.0% |
| a6 | 7 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 69.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Michael Quast's chess games
All 390 games by Michael Quast 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: 113 wins, 185 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 15/18/10 | 34.9% |
| A48 | London System | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 36 | 3/18/15 | 8.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Christoph Renner | 2,452 | BL2-Ost 1213 | D02 |
| Dec 2014 | Erasmus Gerigk | 2,398 | BL2-Ost 1415 | C42 |
| Jan 2011 | Thomas Rodewis | 2,366 | BL2-Ost 1011 | E81 |
| Jan 2004 | Markus Dyballa | 2,360 | BL2-Nord 0304 | E76 |
| Apr 2017 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,353 | Oberliga Bayern 1617 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,300 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,295 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| BL2-Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,277 |
| Oberliga NRW 8687 II | 1987 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Quast's chess games?
390 games by Michael Quast, 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 Quast has played.
What does Michael Quast play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Michael Quast opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Quast answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Michael Quast play as White?
As White, Michael Quast's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 34.9% win rate); London System (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Quast play as Black?
As Black, Michael Quast most often plays: Petrov's Defense (36 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Michael Quast's FIDE rating?
Michael Quast is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Michael Quast played?
Our database contains 390 games by Michael Quast, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 185 draws, 92 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Quast?
390 games by Michael Quast 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.