Prepare against Michael Sielaff
DEU · World #19,474 classical · FIDE ID 24608661
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Sielaff, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Sielaff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Sielaff 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 | 2,062 | 2,118 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 20.9% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Sielaff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Sielaff's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sielaff usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Sielaff usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Sielaff usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sielaff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sielaff usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Sielaff usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Sielaff's chess games
All 43 games by Michael Sielaff 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Karsten Schulz | 2,313 | 11th Guben Open | E60 |
| Apr 2009 | Thomas Haemmerlein | 2,172 | ch-Berlin | A88 |
| Apr 2009 | Marco Miersch | 2,118 | ch-Berlin | C84 |
| Apr 2007 | Matthias Hahlbohm | 2,091 | 03rd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B52 |
| Jan 2004 | Mateusz Dubinski | 2,025 | ch-Wroclaw | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2010 | 17 | 5 | 1,976 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 03rd Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 1 | 1,869 |
| 11th Guben Open | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,382 |
| Berlin CupT Final | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Sielaff's chess games?
43 games by Michael Sielaff, 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 Sielaff has played.
What does Michael Sielaff play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Michael Sielaff opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Sielaff answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Sielaff play as White?
As White, Michael Sielaff's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Sielaff play as Black?
As Black, Michael Sielaff most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michael Sielaff's FIDE rating?
Michael Sielaff is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Michael Sielaff played?
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Sielaff, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Sielaff?
43 games by Michael Sielaff 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.