Prepare against Michael Sekyra
Austria · World #18,734 classical · FIDE ID 1609971
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Sekyra, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Sekyra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Sekyra 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 | 2,068 | 2,173 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,119 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,060 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 30 | 18 | 40 | 34.1% |
| As White | 50 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Sekyra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Sekyra's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 86.0% | 43.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sekyra usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sekyra usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sekyra usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Sekyra usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sekyra usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sekyra usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
Michael Sekyra's chess games
All 88 games by Michael Sekyra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Karl Janetschek | 2,271 | chT2O-AUT 1011 | C25 |
| Sep 2005 | Dimitri Kotlyar | 2,269 | Graz Open | C55 |
| Oct 2010 | Andreas Bachofner | 2,243 | chT2O-AUT 1011 | C06 |
| Sep 2005 | Thomas Wanderer | 2,240 | Graz Open | C10 |
| Jan 2007 | Herbert Rudolf | 2,238 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,182 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Vienna Open F | 1996 | 8 | 6 | – |
| ch-AUT U18 | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 1,744 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,852 |
| Graz Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| chT2O-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,243 |
| 17th Graz Open A | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Sekyra's chess games?
88 games by Michael Sekyra, from Oct 2004 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 Sekyra has played.
What does Michael Sekyra play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Michael Sekyra opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Sekyra answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Michael Sekyra play as White?
As White, Michael Sekyra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Sekyra play as Black?
As Black, Michael Sekyra most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Michael Sekyra's FIDE rating?
Michael Sekyra is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Michael Sekyra played?
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Sekyra, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Sekyra?
88 games by Michael Sekyra 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.