Prepare against Michael Schugal
DEU · World #18,881 classical · FIDE ID 4680626
Our database contains 49 games by Michael Schugal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Schugal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Schugal 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 | 2,067 | 2,119 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Schugal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Schugal's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 58.3% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schugal usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Schugal usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Schugal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schugal usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schugal usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Schugal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Schugal's chess games
All 49 games by Michael Schugal 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Theo Rieke | 2,236 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | B78 |
| Nov 2002 | Boris Marincel | 2,173 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | A22 |
| Jan 2003 | Helmut Stoeckmann | 2,169 | Muenster Open | A36 |
| Feb 2003 | Thomas Lemli | 2,099 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | A16 |
| Oct 2003 | Hubert Weber | 1,983 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U15 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-NRW U18 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| Muensterland Open 14th | 2000 | 3 | 0 | 1,659 |
| ch-GER U18 NRW 9697 | 1996 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Muenster Open | 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Schugal's chess games?
49 games by Michael Schugal, 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 Schugal has played.
What does Michael Schugal play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Michael Schugal opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Schugal answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Schugal play as White?
As White, Michael Schugal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Schugal play as Black?
As Black, Michael Schugal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Michael Schugal's FIDE rating?
Michael Schugal is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Michael Schugal played?
Our database contains 49 games by Michael Schugal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Schugal?
49 games by Michael Schugal 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.