Prepare against Michael Strebel
DEU · World #33,044 classical · FIDE ID 4646282
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Strebel, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Strebel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Strebel 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 | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,912 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Strebel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Strebel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 56% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Strebel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Strebel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Strebel usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Strebel usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Strebel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Strebel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Michael Strebel's chess games
All 33 games by Michael Strebel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Duras Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Ulrich Weber | 2,328 | Heide-ch Open | E14 |
| Aug 2025 | Johannes Reinhardt | 1,948 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | E60 |
| Jan 2024 | Robert Siemes | 1,903 | ch-GER Amateurs | A03 |
| May 2002 | Karl-Heinz Schmidt | 1,705 | Heide-ch Open | A27 |
| Aug 2022 | Christian Saar | 1,648 | 34th Kiel Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Kiel Open B | 2003 | 8 | 4 | – |
| ch-HEIDER CITY | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| Heide-ch Open | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,910 |
| ch-Heide | 2000 | 6 | 0 | 1,200 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,931 |
| 34th Kiel Open | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Strebel's chess games?
33 games by Michael Strebel, from Mar 2019 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 Strebel has played.
What does Michael Strebel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Michael Strebel opens with 1.f4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Strebel answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Michael Strebel play as White?
As White, Michael Strebel's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Strebel play as Black?
As Black, Michael Strebel most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michael Strebel's FIDE rating?
Michael Strebel is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Strebel played?
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Strebel, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Strebel?
33 games by Michael Strebel 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.