Prepare against Michael Scharfenberg
DEU · World #14,793 classical · FIDE ID 24622290
When preparing against Michael Scharfenberg, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (59%).
Our database contains 122 games by Michael Scharfenberg, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Scharfenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Scharfenberg 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 | 2,108 | 2,196 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,146 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 45.9% |
| As White | 59 | 28 | 15 | 16 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Scharfenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Scharfenberg's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 60.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Scharfenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Scharfenberg usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Scharfenberg usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 97.0% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 58.8% | 65.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Michael Scharfenberg's chess games
All 122 games by Michael Scharfenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 56 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Yuri Boidman | 2,428 | 09th Paderborn Open | B40 |
| Jan 2005 | Younes El Moumen | 2,252 | NRW Class1 0405 | A43 |
| May 1999 | Jochen Dahm | 2,226 | chT-NRW U18 9899 | C24 |
| May 2005 | Dieter Hottes | 2,203 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A98 |
| Jan 2005 | Hartmut Schulz | 2,189 | NRW Class1 0405 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2000 | 21 | 14 | 2,308 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,197 |
| ch-NRW U15 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | – |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-GER U18 NRW 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-NRW U18 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,454 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Scharfenberg's chess games?
122 games by Michael Scharfenberg, from Jul 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 Scharfenberg has played.
What does Michael Scharfenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Michael Scharfenberg opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Scharfenberg answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Scharfenberg play as White?
As White, Michael Scharfenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Scharfenberg play as Black?
As Black, Michael Scharfenberg most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Michael Scharfenberg's FIDE rating?
Michael Scharfenberg is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Michael Scharfenberg played?
Our database contains 122 games by Michael Scharfenberg, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Scharfenberg?
122 games by Michael Scharfenberg 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.