Prepare against Michael Vlach
DEU · World #104,073 classical · FIDE ID 24690830
When preparing against Michael Vlach, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%).
Our database contains 143 games by Michael Vlach, covering Jan 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Vlach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Vlach 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 | 1,718 | 1,830 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 25 | 55 | 63 | 17.5% |
| As White | 63 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 10 | 31 | 39 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Vlach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Vlach's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 63.5% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 31.7% | 32.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Vlach usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Vlach usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Vlach usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 32.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Vlach usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vlach usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vlach usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 66.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Michael Vlach's chess games
All 143 games by Michael Vlach in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - 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: 25 wins, 55 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Thomas Platz | 2,155 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 9900 | A22 |
| Dec 2010 | Joerg Augstein | 1,816 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1011 | A84 |
| Feb 2020 | Wolfgang Mietz | 1,802 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga Ost 1920 | E70 |
| Dec 2004 | Steffen Bigalke | 1,739 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 0405 | C16 |
| Jan 2007 | Christian Balz | 1,719 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 0607 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,497 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,795 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,610 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,453 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Vlach's chess games?
143 games by Michael Vlach, from Jan 2025 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 Vlach has played.
What does Michael Vlach play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Michael Vlach opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Vlach answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael Vlach play as White?
As White, Michael Vlach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Vlach play as Black?
As Black, Michael Vlach most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Michael Vlach's FIDE rating?
Michael Vlach is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Michael Vlach played?
Our database contains 143 games by Michael Vlach, covering Jan 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 55 draws, 63 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Vlach?
143 games by Michael Vlach 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.