Prepare against Michael Schrimpf
Austria · World #24,986 classical · FIDE ID 1676237
When preparing against Michael Schrimpf, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Schrimpf, covering Oct 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schrimpf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schrimpf 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 | 2,019 | 2,050 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,654 | 1,654 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 272 rated games against 260 different opponents, across 41 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 174 | 75 | 38 | 61 | 43.1% | 1,849 | 1,873 | 10 |
| Rapid | 47 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 44.7% | 1,900 | 1,910 | 4 |
| Blitz | 31 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 22.6% | 1,910 | 1,686 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 127 | 30 | 31 | 66 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 88 | 51 | 20 | 17 | 58.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 1,974 | 2,051 |
| 2025 | 70 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 1,925 | 1,937 |
| 2024 | 73 | 25 | 15 | 33 | 1,912 | 1,842 |
| 2023 | 73 | 30 | 16 | 27 | 1,647 | 1,647 |
| 2022 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 1,634 | 1,514 |
Where Michael Schrimpf has played
Germany (23) · Austria (17) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schrimpf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schrimpf's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Schrimpf usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Schrimpf usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schrimpf usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Schrimpf usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schrimpf usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Schrimpf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Michael Schrimpf's chess games
All 33 games by Michael Schrimpf in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Robert Ernst | 2,257 | ch-AUT U14 | B01 |
| Dec 2025 | Kanad Joshi | 1,796 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | Mariia Bohatyrova | 1,733 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | B75 |
| Jun 2023 | Felix Roessler | 1,562 | ch-AUT U14 | C58 |
| Jun 2023 | Beat Gruenwald | 1,532 | ch-AUT U14 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Vienna State | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,518 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,765 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,698 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,754 |
| 3rd Freundschachts Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,056 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
| 7th Bamberg Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schrimpf's chess games?
33 games by Michael Schrimpf, from Oct 2022 to Nov 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 Schrimpf has played.
What does Michael Schrimpf play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michael Schrimpf opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schrimpf answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Schrimpf play as White?
As White, Michael Schrimpf's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schrimpf play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schrimpf most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Schrimpf's FIDE rating?
Michael Schrimpf is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,654 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Michael Schrimpf played?
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Schrimpf, covering Oct 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schrimpf?
33 games by Michael Schrimpf 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.