Prepare against Michael Schenderowitsch
FM · DEU · World #7,530 classical · FIDE ID 4661923
When preparing against Michael Schenderowitsch, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 452 games by Michael Schenderowitsch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schenderowitsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schenderowitsch 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 | 2,214 | 2,357 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,302 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,364 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 113 | 229 | 110 | 25.0% |
| As White | 239 | 66 | 128 | 45 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 213 | 47 | 101 | 65 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schenderowitsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schenderowitsch's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 164 | 68.9% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 46 | 19.3% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 8.8% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schenderowitsch usually continues c4 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schenderowitsch usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Schenderowitsch usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Schenderowitsch usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Schenderowitsch usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schenderowitsch usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 63.7% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 22 | 24.2% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 49.4% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 27.8% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 17 | 21.5% | 58.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Schenderowitsch's chess games
All 452 games by Michael Schenderowitsch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 113 wins, 229 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 52 | 12/30/10 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 2/14/3 | 10.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 1/15/3 | 5.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,537 | La Palma Island Open | A40 |
| Oct 2019 | Achim Illner | 2,474 | BL2-West 1920 | D35 |
| Jul 2023 | Ilja Schneider | 2,468 | ch-GER Blitz | D10 |
| Sep 2015 | Gabor Kovacs | 2,462 | BL2-Sued 1516 | D36 |
| Aug 2026 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,429 | Torneo Internacional XXVIII Guanche de Plata 2026 | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,224 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,268 |
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-SJRP U17 | 1998 | 14 | 9 | 1,993 |
| ch-SJRP U15 | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-SJR U15 | 1996 | 14 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-Koblenz | 1997 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-Rheinland Pfalz MT A 26th | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schenderowitsch's chess games?
452 games by Michael Schenderowitsch, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Schenderowitsch has played.
What does Michael Schenderowitsch play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Michael Schenderowitsch opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schenderowitsch answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Michael Schenderowitsch play as White?
As White, Michael Schenderowitsch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schenderowitsch play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schenderowitsch most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 5.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Michael Schenderowitsch's FIDE rating?
Michael Schenderowitsch is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Michael Schenderowitsch played?
Our database contains 452 games by Michael Schenderowitsch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 229 draws, 110 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schenderowitsch?
452 games by Michael Schenderowitsch 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.