Prepare against Michael Reuter
DEU · World #26,033 classical · FIDE ID 24674192
When preparing against Michael Reuter, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Michael Reuter, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Reuter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Reuter 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 | 2,011 | 2,070 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 39.0% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Reuter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Reuter's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 77.6% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Reuter usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Reuter usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Reuter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Reuter usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Reuter usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Reuter usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
Michael Reuter's chess games
All 82 games by Michael Reuter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,280 | Muenster Open | B23 |
| May 2013 | Sandro Kohn | 2,131 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | D32 |
| Feb 2012 | Olaf Horstmann | 2,113 | chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | A04 |
| Nov 2013 | Stephan Mays | 2,060 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | C02 |
| May 2013 | Michael Mueller-Boge | 2,058 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 8 | 2,126 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,129 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2,039 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Reuter's chess games?
82 games by Michael Reuter, from May 2017 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 Reuter has played.
What does Michael Reuter play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Michael Reuter opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Reuter answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Reuter play as White?
As White, Michael Reuter's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Reuter play as Black?
As Black, Michael Reuter most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Michael Reuter's FIDE rating?
Michael Reuter is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Michael Reuter played?
Our database contains 82 games by Michael Reuter, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Reuter?
82 games by Michael Reuter 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.