Prepare against Michael Scheiber
Austria · World #15,965 classical · FIDE ID 1622846
Our database contains 30 games by Michael Scheiber, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Scheiber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Scheiber 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 | 2,095 | 2,125 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Scheiber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Scheiber's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Scheiber usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Scheiber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Scheiber usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Scheiber's chess games
All 30 games by Michael Scheiber in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Georg Radnetter | 2,106 | ch-AUT U18 | B25 |
| Aug 2007 | Franz Wiedermann | 2,091 | 16th Feffernitz Raika Open | E12 |
| Aug 2008 | Walter Hasberger | 1,929 | 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | B02 |
| Aug 2009 | Karl-Johan Laustsen | 1,870 | 18th Feffernitz Raika Open | A45 |
| Aug 2008 | Hubert Saringer | 1,867 | 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 16th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,005 |
| 18th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Scheiber's chess games?
30 games by Michael Scheiber, from Apr 2008 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 Scheiber has played.
What does Michael Scheiber play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michael Scheiber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Scheiber answers 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Scheiber play as White?
As White, Michael Scheiber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Scheiber play as Black?
As Black, Michael Scheiber most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Michael Scheiber's FIDE rating?
Michael Scheiber is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Michael Scheiber played?
Our database contains 30 games by Michael Scheiber, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 7 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Scheiber?
30 games by Michael Scheiber 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.