Prepare against Michael Strache
FM · DEU · World #6,372 classical · FIDE ID 4693183
Our database contains 327 games by Michael Strache, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Strache's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Strache 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 | 2,238 | 2,363 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,301 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,310 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 121 | 123 | 83 | 37.0% |
| As White | 164 | 66 | 60 | 38 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 163 | 55 | 63 | 45 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Strache's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Strache's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 29.3% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 22.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 36 | 22.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 20.7% | 57.4% |
| f4 | 7 | 4.3% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Strache usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Strache usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Strache usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Strache usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Strache usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Strache usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 44.6% | 42.4% |
| d6 | 12 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 12.2% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 30.5% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 28.8% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.3% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Michael Strache's chess games
All 327 games by Michael Strache in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 121 wins, 123 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,543 | 24th Erfurt Open | C65 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,476 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | A35 |
| May 2011 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,422 | 82nd ch-GER | A49 |
| Feb 2009 | Yuri Boidman | 2,415 | 80th ch-GER | B14 |
| Nov 2013 | Nils Michaelsen | 2,409 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2008 | 28 | 17 | 2,181 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,351 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,410 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,507 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,234 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Strache's chess games?
327 games by Michael Strache, from Oct 2003 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 Strache has played.
What does Michael Strache play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Michael Strache opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Strache answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Michael Strache play as White?
As White, Michael Strache's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Strache play as Black?
As Black, Michael Strache most often plays: Dutch Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Michael Strache's FIDE rating?
Michael Strache is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Michael Strache played?
Our database contains 327 games by Michael Strache, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 123 draws, 83 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Strache?
327 games by Michael Strache 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.