Prepare against Michael Schenk
DEU · World #145,526 classical · FIDE ID 34601040
When preparing against Michael Schenk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Gambit as White, 52.4% over 21 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Michael Schenk, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schenk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schenk 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 | 1,606 | 1,690 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 43 | 7 | 83 | 32.3% |
| As White | 64 | 26 | 1 | 37 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 17 | 6 | 46 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schenk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schenk's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Schenk usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schenk usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Schenk usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 61.8% | 31.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 38.2% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 26.0% |
Michael Schenk's chess games
All 133 games by Michael Schenk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 43 wins, 7 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 21 | 11/0/10 | 52.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Jens Hinkmann | 1,885 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B12 |
| May 2021 | Yunong Elias Lu | 1,851 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B14 |
| May 2020 | Lennik Rempe | 1,756 | GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | C30 |
| May 2021 | Thomas Zinke | 1,703 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | B21 |
| May 2021 | Karsten Bussemer | 1,655 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,382 |
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,256 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,436 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,608 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,588 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,350 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,469 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schenk's chess games?
133 games by Michael Schenk, from Apr 2020 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 Schenk has played.
What does Michael Schenk play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Michael Schenk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schenk answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Schenk play as White?
As White, Michael Schenk's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schenk play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schenk most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Michael Schenk's FIDE rating?
Michael Schenk is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (May 2024).
How many games has Michael Schenk played?
Our database contains 133 games by Michael Schenk, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 7 draws, 83 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schenk?
133 games by Michael Schenk 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.