Prepare against Michael Stein
Czechia · World #23,326 classical · FIDE ID 23733063
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Stein, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Stein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Stein 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 | 2,031 | 2,111 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,043 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 30.0% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Stein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Stein's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stein usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Stein usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
Michael Stein's chess games
All 50 games by Michael Stein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Stanislav Starek | 2,190 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | C10 |
| Mar 2026 | Vaclav Ksana | 2,105 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | C01 |
| Nov 2025 | Artem Mikhno | 1,947 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | D32 |
| Mar 2024 | Bartolomej Buchta | 1,913 | ch-CZE U16 | C08 |
| Jun 2026 | Sadil,Antonin | 1,878 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 1,775 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,012 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,397 |
| Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,601 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,860 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse Gr1 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Stein's chess games?
50 games by Michael Stein, from Apr 2019 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 Stein has played.
What does Michael Stein play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Michael Stein opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Stein answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Michael Stein play as White?
As White, Michael Stein's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Stein play as Black?
As Black, Michael Stein most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Michael Stein's FIDE rating?
Michael Stein is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Michael Stein played?
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Stein, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Stein?
50 games by Michael Stein 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.