Prepare against Michael Romfeld
DEU · World #10,854 classical · FIDE ID 16211537
Our database contains 79 games by Michael Romfeld, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Romfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Romfeld 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 | 2,157 | 2,162 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,099 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,119 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 21 | 33 | 25 | 26.6% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Romfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Romfeld's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 66.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Romfeld usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Romfeld usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Romfeld usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Romfeld usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Romfeld usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
Michael Romfeld's chess games
All 79 games by Michael Romfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Jochen Schoellmann | 2,245 | Regionalliga SW 0102 | D48 |
| Feb 2002 | Artur Schelle | 2,225 | Regionalliga SW 0102 | B12 |
| Oct 2022 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,204 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | B13 |
| Mar 2022 | Ulrich Kindtner | 2,196 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | B06 |
| Dec 2013 | Anatol Sargin | 2,173 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,077 |
| Landesliga Sued 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,156 |
| Regionalliga SW 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-BAY A 64th | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| Landesliga Sued 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,173 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Romfeld's chess games?
79 games by Michael Romfeld, from Sep 2015 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 Romfeld has played.
What does Michael Romfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Michael Romfeld opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Romfeld answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Michael Romfeld play as White?
As White, Michael Romfeld's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Romfeld play as Black?
As Black, Michael Romfeld most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Michael Romfeld's FIDE rating?
Michael Romfeld is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Michael Romfeld played?
Our database contains 79 games by Michael Romfeld, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Romfeld?
79 games by Michael Romfeld 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.