Prepare against Michael Spieker
DEU · World #24,756 classical · FIDE ID 12905518
Our database contains 162 games by Michael Spieker, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Spieker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Spieker 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 | 2,020 | 2,100 | Sep 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,996 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 56 | 59 | 47 | 34.6% |
| As White | 81 | 36 | 24 | 21 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 81 | 20 | 35 | 26 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Spieker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Spieker's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Spieker usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Spieker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Spieker usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 82.6% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 56.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
Michael Spieker's chess games
All 162 games by Michael Spieker in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 59 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 1/10/3 | 7.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Marco Dobrikov | 2,291 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1920 | B33 |
| Jan 1997 | Dieter Buchenthal | 2,255 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | B33 |
| Dec 1998 | Wilfried Schroeder | 2,237 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | B18 |
| Jan 1995 | Ingo Lentze | 2,230 | chT-Ruhrgebiet VL1 9596 | B92 |
| Apr 2009 | Wolfgang Weiler | 2,218 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0809 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NRW 9192 U18 | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,098 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,128 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VL1 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Spieker's chess games?
162 games by Michael Spieker, from Nov 2009 to Aug 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 Spieker has played.
What does Michael Spieker play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Michael Spieker opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Spieker answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Michael Spieker play as White?
As White, Michael Spieker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Spieker play as Black?
As Black, Michael Spieker most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Michael Spieker's FIDE rating?
Michael Spieker is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Michael Spieker played?
Our database contains 162 games by Michael Spieker, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 59 draws, 47 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Spieker?
162 games by Michael Spieker 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.