Prepare against Michael Tscharotschkin
DEU · World #6,885 classical · FIDE ID 4619510
Our database contains 797 games by Michael Tscharotschkin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Tscharotschkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Tscharotschkin 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 | 2,227 | 2,290 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,179 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,204 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 797 | 272 | 247 | 278 | 34.1% |
| As White | 394 | 138 | 133 | 123 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 403 | 134 | 114 | 155 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Tscharotschkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Tscharotschkin's side.
First moves as White (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 70.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 101 | 25.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tscharotschkin usually continues c3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tscharotschkin usually continues d4 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Tscharotschkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tscharotschkin usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tscharotschkin usually continues Bf4 (81.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Tscharotschkin usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 153 | 75.7% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 23 | 11.4% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 12 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 102 | 77.9% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Michael Tscharotschkin's chess games
All 797 games by Michael Tscharotschkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 272 wins, 247 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 112 | 39/42/31 | 34.8% |
| D02 | London System | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 69 | 25/14/30 | 36.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 17/11/8 | 47.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 10/7/17 | 29.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 30 | 8/7/15 | 26.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 1/8/12 | 4.8% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Ralf Akesson | 2,486 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,485 | 5th Staufer Open | E12 |
| Jun 2013 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,469 | Albena Masters Open | D66 |
| Jul 2012 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,452 | 5th ch-SRB Central Open A | A01 |
| Jan 2007 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,412 | Manresa Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,291 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2013 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,266 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,121 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,174 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Tscharotschkin's chess games?
797 games by Michael Tscharotschkin, from Apr 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 Tscharotschkin has played.
What does Michael Tscharotschkin play on the first move as White?
Across 394 games with White in our database, Michael Tscharotschkin opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Tscharotschkin answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Tscharotschkin play as White?
As White, Michael Tscharotschkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (112 games, 34.8% win rate); London System (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 394 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Tscharotschkin play as Black?
As Black, Michael Tscharotschkin most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (69 games, 36.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (36 games, 47.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Michael Tscharotschkin's FIDE rating?
Michael Tscharotschkin is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Michael Tscharotschkin played?
Our database contains 797 games by Michael Tscharotschkin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 247 draws, 278 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Tscharotschkin?
797 games by Michael Tscharotschkin 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.