Prepare against Michael Schlosser
IM · Austria · World #6,972 classical · FIDE ID 1600184
Our database contains 515 games by Michael Schlosser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schlosser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schlosser 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 | 2,225 | 2,372 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 183 | 167 | 165 | 35.5% |
| As White | 257 | 106 | 79 | 72 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 258 | 77 | 88 | 93 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schlosser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schlosser's side.
First moves as White (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 96.1% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.7% | 92.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 92.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schlosser usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 42 | 35.6% | 44.0% |
| g6 | 38 | 32.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 28.0% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 92.9% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Michael Schlosser's chess games
All 515 games by Michael Schlosser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 183 wins, 167 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 53 | 21/11/21 | 39.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 16/18/20 | 29.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 42 | 10/17/15 | 23.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 6/8/13 | 22.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Boris Gelfand | 2,585 | Wch U20 | E73 |
| Jan 1990 | David R Norwood | 2,530 | Prestwich | B08 |
| Jan 1988 | Neil McDonald | 2,495 | Oakham YM | C02 |
| Jan 1988 | Pavel Blatny | 2,490 | Wch U20 | A15 |
| Jan 1989 | Paul Motwani | 2,490 | Groningen Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 1997 | 98 | 50.5 | 2,366 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 64 | 39 | 2,417 |
| Wch U20 | 1988 | 26 | 13 | 2,439 |
| Vienna Open | 1996 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,260 |
| Oakham YM | 1990 | 18 | 10 | 2,434 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,433 |
| Sochi-A | 1989 | 14 | 4 | 2,333 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1989 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schlosser's chess games?
515 games by Michael Schlosser, from Apr 2003 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 Schlosser has played.
What does Michael Schlosser play on the first move as White?
Across 257 games with White in our database, Michael Schlosser opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schlosser answers 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Schlosser play as White?
As White, Michael Schlosser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 257 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schlosser play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schlosser most often plays: Modern Defense (54 games, 29.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (42 games, 23.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Michael Schlosser's FIDE rating?
Michael Schlosser is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michael Schlosser played?
Our database contains 515 games by Michael Schlosser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 167 draws, 165 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schlosser?
515 games by Michael Schlosser 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.