Prepare against Michael Wais
Austria · World #34,137 classical · FIDE ID 1606557
Our database contains 80 games by Michael Wais, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Wais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Wais 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 | 1,963 | 2,080 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,039 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 20 | 12 | 48 | 25.0% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 6 | 27 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Wais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Wais's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 48.8% | 23.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 25.6% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 23.8% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Wais usually continues c4 (17.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wais usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Wais usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Wais usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Wais usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
Michael Wais's chess games
All 80 games by Michael Wais 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,310 | Oberwart Open | B31 |
| Jan 1998 | Iwan Maric | 2,260 | Donau Open | D00 |
| Feb 1997 | Robert Rittler | 2,235 | chT2O-AUT 9798 | A44 |
| Dec 1997 | Thomas Hebesberger | 2,165 | chT2O-AUT 9798 | D36 |
| Jan 1998 | Hannes Schirmbeck | 2,150 | chT2O-AUT 9798 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 15 | 5 | 2,124 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,093 |
| 43rd St Veit Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,995 |
| 34th St Veit Open B | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
| chT2O-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 0 | 1,782 |
| 16th Marianske Lazne Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,855 |
| Vienna Open | 1995 | 4 | 2 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Wais's chess games?
80 games by Michael Wais, 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 Wais has played.
What does Michael Wais play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Michael Wais opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Wais answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Michael Wais play as White?
As White, Michael Wais's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Wais play as Black?
As Black, Michael Wais most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Michael Wais's FIDE rating?
Michael Wais is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michael Wais played?
Our database contains 80 games by Michael Wais, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Wais?
80 games by Michael Wais 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.