Prepare against Michael Scholz
DEU · World #59,179 classical · FIDE ID 12928313
Our database contains 61 games by Michael Scholz, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Scholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Scholz 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 | 1,859 | 1,973 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 27 | 13 | 21 | 44.3% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Scholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Scholz's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 26.7% | 18.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Scholz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Scholz usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Scholz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Scholz usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Scholz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Scholz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 64.7% | 81.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Scholz's chess games
All 61 games by Michael Scholz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A22 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Max Steudel | 2,052 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B10 |
| Oct 2021 | Ewald Fichtner | 2,041 | 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | A03 |
| Apr 2018 | Jonathan Simon | 2,019 | ch-Unterfranken 69 M2 | A85 |
| Oct 2021 | Henrik Schloessner | 1,981 | 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | B00 |
| Jul 2020 | Detlef Eike | 1,976 | DSOL 03 Liga Gr-A 1st | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-Unterfranken 69 M2 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,004 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,688 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,794 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,866 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,789 |
| 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2,199 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Scholz's chess games?
61 games by Michael Scholz, from Mar 2012 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 Scholz has played.
What does Michael Scholz play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Michael Scholz opens with 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Scholz answers 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Scholz play as White?
As White, Michael Scholz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Scholz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Scholz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Michael Scholz's FIDE rating?
Michael Scholz is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Michael Scholz played?
Our database contains 61 games by Michael Scholz, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Scholz?
61 games by Michael Scholz 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.