Prepare against Michael Riess
DEU · World #98,935 classical · FIDE ID 16241770
When preparing against Michael Riess, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 65 games by Michael Riess, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Riess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Riess 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 | 1,733 | 1,773 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 6 | 26 | 33 | 9.2% |
| As White | 31 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 8.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Riess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Riess's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.6% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Riess usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Riess usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Riess usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 66.7% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Michael Riess's chess games
All 65 games by Michael Riess in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 6 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C21 | Center Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Jochen Truempelmann | 1,911 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1213 | B01 |
| Sep 2006 | Maximilian Bildt | 1,763 | 08th Nuremberg Zabo Open | A34 |
| Jul 2018 | Manfred Thonig | 1,635 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | B01 |
| Aug 2018 | Volker Glatz | 1,540 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | B54 |
| Jan 2000 | Rainer Weigel | 1,387 | 49th ch-Mittelfranken QT | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,691 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,511 |
| 49th ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,486 |
| 55th ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,292 |
| 10th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,311 |
| 07th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,568 |
| 5th Nuremberg-ch Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Riess's chess games?
65 games by Michael Riess, from Sep 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 Riess has played.
What does Michael Riess play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Michael Riess opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Riess answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Michael Riess play as White?
As White, Michael Riess's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Center Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Riess play as Black?
As Black, Michael Riess most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michael Riess's FIDE rating?
Michael Riess is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Michael Riess played?
Our database contains 65 games by Michael Riess, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses (9.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Riess?
65 games by Michael Riess 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.