Prepare against Michael Stock
DEU · World #5,169 classical · FIDE ID 4617320
Our database contains 70 games by Michael Stock, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Stock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Stock 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 | 2,269 | 2,304 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 18 | 16 | 36 | 25.7% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Stock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Stock's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 75.9% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Stock usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Stock usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Stock usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Stock usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Stock usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Stock usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 73.7% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Stock's chess games
All 70 games by Michael Stock in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Stephan Buchal | 2,305 | San Bernardino Open | B01 |
| Jan 1991 | Otto Hutter | 2,250 | Krumbach Open | C02 |
| Jul 2011 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,137 | CupT Baden Final | D21 |
| May 2002 | Michael Krause | 2,126 | 5th Rhein Main Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1990 | 11 | 4 | – |
| San Bernardino Open | 1994 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,387 |
| Krumbach Open | 1991 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
| Brocco Open | 1991 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,321 |
| 5th Rhein Main Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,225 |
| ch-Baden HT | 1989 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Badenweiler Open | 1990 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,101 |
| La Perla Open | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Stock's chess games?
70 games by Michael Stock, from Apr 2003 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 Stock has played.
What does Michael Stock play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael Stock opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Stock answers 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Stock play as White?
As White, Michael Stock's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Stock play as Black?
As Black, Michael Stock most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Michael Stock's FIDE rating?
Michael Stock is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michael Stock played?
Our database contains 70 games by Michael Stock, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Stock?
70 games by Michael Stock 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.