Prepare against Michael Raddatz
DEU · World #22,347 classical · FIDE ID 4613252
Our database contains 357 games by Michael Raddatz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Raddatz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Raddatz 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 | 2,038 | 2,077 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,963 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,028 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 124 | 52 | 181 | 34.7% |
| As White | 175 | 59 | 30 | 86 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 182 | 65 | 22 | 95 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Raddatz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Raddatz's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 97.7% | 42.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Raddatz usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Raddatz usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Raddatz usually continues d4 (32.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Raddatz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 88.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 76.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Michael Raddatz's chess games
All 357 games by Michael Raddatz 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: 124 wins, 52 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/6/15 | 30.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/9/13 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Rico Zenklusen | 2,411 | 25th Liechtenstein Open | B12 |
| Jan 1994 | Wolfgang Schmidt | 2,360 | ch-Pinneberg Open | B06 |
| Oct 1999 | Joerg Pachow | 2,351 | 5th Wichern Open | B25 |
| Jan 1997 | Mahmut Xheladini | 2,310 | Biel MTO Open | B00 |
| Jan 1988 | M. Hoffmann | 2,310 | Bargteheide Open | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,008 |
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 17 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| Bargteheide Open | 1989 | 14 | 10 | 2,466 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 1994 | 12 | 7 | 2,368 |
| 83rd Hastings Masters Open | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,962 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein masters | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Raddatz's chess games?
357 games by Michael Raddatz, 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 Raddatz has played.
What does Michael Raddatz play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Michael Raddatz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Raddatz answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael Raddatz play as White?
As White, Michael Raddatz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Raddatz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Raddatz most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Michael Raddatz's FIDE rating?
Michael Raddatz is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Michael Raddatz played?
Our database contains 357 games by Michael Raddatz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 52 draws, 181 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Raddatz?
357 games by Michael Raddatz 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.