Prepare against Michael Sefeloge
DEU · World #86,927 classical · FIDE ID 4688392
When preparing against Michael Sefeloge, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 354 games by Michael Sefeloge, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Sefeloge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Sefeloge 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 | 1,768 | 1,929 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 134 | 67 | 153 | 37.9% |
| As White | 178 | 70 | 32 | 76 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 176 | 64 | 35 | 77 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Sefeloge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Sefeloge's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 50.6% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 62 | 34.8% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 12.4% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sefeloge usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sefeloge usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sefeloge usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sefeloge usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Sefeloge usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Sefeloge usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 74.4% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 22 | 24.4% | 38.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 90.7% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Michael Sefeloge's chess games
All 354 games by Michael Sefeloge in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 134 wins, 67 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Frank Westphal | 2,165 | 17th Wiesbaden Open | D02 |
| Jun 2007 | Reimund Ochmann | 2,162 | 10th Rhein Main Open | D04 |
| Aug 2001 | Stefan Reh | 2,101 | 5th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C01 |
| Jan 2004 | Martin Mueller | 2,089 | SVR Open | D02 |
| Jan 2001 | Andreas Wissemann | 2,083 | 20th Wiesbaden Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2002 | 34 | 19 | 1,744 |
| ch-RL C | 1992 | 11 | 3 | – |
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 10 | 5 | – |
| 18th Wiesbaden Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| 16th Wiesbaden Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-SVR B | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 2,041 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Sefeloge's chess games?
354 games by Michael Sefeloge, from Jul 2005 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 Sefeloge has played.
What does Michael Sefeloge play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Michael Sefeloge opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Sefeloge answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Sefeloge play as White?
As White, Michael Sefeloge's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Sefeloge play as Black?
As Black, Michael Sefeloge most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Michael Sefeloge's FIDE rating?
Michael Sefeloge is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Michael Sefeloge played?
Our database contains 354 games by Michael Sefeloge, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 67 draws, 153 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Sefeloge?
354 games by Michael Sefeloge 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.