Prepare against Michael Unger
DEU · World #17,484 classical · FIDE ID 4617479
Our database contains 268 games by Michael Unger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Unger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Unger 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 | 2,080 | 2,246 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,188 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,173 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 51 | 104 | 113 | 19.0% |
| As White | 132 | 29 | 53 | 50 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 22 | 51 | 63 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Unger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Unger's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 58.3% | 39.0% |
| Nc3 | 40 | 30.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.8% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Unger usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Unger usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Unger usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 30% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Unger usually continues e4 (52.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Unger usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Unger usually continues h4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 19 | 30.6% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 30.6% | 31.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 22.6% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 48.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 42.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Michael Unger's chess games
All 268 games by Michael Unger 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: 51 wins, 104 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 40 | 14/16/10 | 35.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Clemens Werner | 2,390 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | B00 |
| Mar 2004 | Martin Heika | 2,342 | 20th Bad Woerishofen Open | C00 |
| Jan 1987 | Matthias Birke | 2,290 | BL2-Sued 8788 | A55 |
| Nov 2010 | Michael Drexel | 2,279 | Landesliga Sued 1011 | B11 |
| Jan 1990 | Wolfgang Haag | 2,275 | BL2-Sued 8990 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
| Regionalliga SW 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| Landesliga Sued 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| Landesliga Sued 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,054 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,929 |
| Regionalliga SW 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1 | 1,907 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| Regionalliga SW 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Unger's chess games?
268 games by Michael Unger, 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 Unger has played.
What does Michael Unger play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Michael Unger opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nc3 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Unger answers 1...Nc6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Unger play as White?
As White, Michael Unger's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); London System (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Unger play as Black?
As Black, Michael Unger most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Michael Unger's FIDE rating?
Michael Unger is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Michael Unger played?
Our database contains 268 games by Michael Unger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 104 draws, 113 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Unger?
268 games by Michael Unger 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.