Prepare against Michael Rombach
DEU · World #26,029 classical · FIDE ID 24613819
Our database contains 52 games by Michael Rombach, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Rombach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Rombach 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 | 2,178 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Rombach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Rombach's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Rombach usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Rombach usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rombach usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Michael Rombach's chess games
All 52 games by Michael Rombach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Helmut Klee | 2,221 | ch-Baden | E77 |
| Mar 2005 | Hartmut Kohl | 2,151 | ch-Baden MA | B31 |
| Apr 2007 | Gerhard Prill | 2,109 | ch-Baden | A45 |
| Dec 2009 | Michail Petermann | 2,016 | 26th Boeblingen Open | A52 |
| Apr 2007 | Tomislav Bodrozic | 1,881 | ch-Baden | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 25th Boeblingen Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,979 |
| 23rd Boeblingen Open | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,033 |
| 24th Boeblingen Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,999 |
| Boeblingen Open 20th | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,925 |
| 26th Boeblingen Open | 2009 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Rombach's chess games?
52 games by Michael Rombach, from Apr 2005 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 Rombach has played.
What does Michael Rombach play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Michael Rombach opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Rombach answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Rombach play as White?
As White, Michael Rombach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Rombach play as Black?
As Black, Michael Rombach most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Michael Rombach's FIDE rating?
Michael Rombach is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Michael Rombach played?
Our database contains 52 games by Michael Rombach, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Rombach?
52 games by Michael Rombach 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.