Prepare against Michael Scheitz
DEU · World #23,302 classical · FIDE ID 24639672
Our database contains 94 games by Michael Scheitz, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Scheitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Scheitz 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 | 2,031 | 2,100 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 35.1% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Scheitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Scheitz's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 62.2% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 28.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Scheitz usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Scheitz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Scheitz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Scheitz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Scheitz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Scheitz usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Michael Scheitz's chess games
All 94 games by Michael Scheitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 33 wins, 32 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Wolf-Dietrich Klimm | 2,266 | chT-GER 1718 prel1 | A07 |
| Dec 2018 | Thomas Heiling | 2,226 | Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | A31 |
| Apr 2016 | Jens Koller | 2,226 | Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | E63 |
| Apr 2018 | Christoph Schroeder | 2,195 | 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | D32 |
| Aug 2007 | Cornelius Middelhoff | 2,176 | 16th Apolda Open | A97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,262 |
| ch-Thueringen | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,854 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,016 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Scheitz's chess games?
94 games by Michael Scheitz, from Apr 2006 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 Scheitz has played.
What does Michael Scheitz play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Michael Scheitz opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Scheitz answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Michael Scheitz play as White?
As White, Michael Scheitz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Scheitz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Scheitz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Michael Scheitz's FIDE rating?
Michael Scheitz is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Michael Scheitz played?
Our database contains 94 games by Michael Scheitz, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 32 draws, 29 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Scheitz?
94 games by Michael Scheitz 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.