Prepare against Michael Walda
DEU · World #59,140 classical · FIDE ID 4680472
When preparing against Michael Walda, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Michael Walda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Walda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Walda 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 | 1,859 | 2,007 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 9 | 36 | 36.6% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Walda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Walda's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 89.2% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Walda usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Walda usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Walda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Walda usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Walda usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Walda usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Walda's chess games
All 71 games by Michael Walda 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C21 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1997 | Juergen Schaefer | 2,125 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A46 |
| Nov 1997 | Josef Marschall | 2,110 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B84 |
| Mar 2014 | Paul Stuemer | 2,091 | 30th Bad Woerishofen Open | A38 |
| Mar 2013 | Peter Neu | 2,086 | 29th Bad Woerishofen Open | B35 |
| Jan 2000 | Frank Jansen | 2,076 | Budapest FS03 FM Elo | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,026 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open B | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Budapest FS03 FM Elo | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 1,810 |
| 10th Hohenloher Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,788 |
| 31st Bad Woerishofen Open | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Walda's chess games?
71 games by Michael Walda, 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 Walda has played.
What does Michael Walda play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michael Walda opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.g4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Walda answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Michael Walda play as White?
As White, Michael Walda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Walda play as Black?
As Black, Michael Walda most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michael Walda's FIDE rating?
Michael Walda is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Michael Walda played?
Our database contains 71 games by Michael Walda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Walda?
71 games by Michael Walda 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.