Prepare against Michael Walder
United States · World #64,061 classical · FIDE ID 30912962
When preparing against Michael Walder, expect 1.c4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 142 games by Michael Walder, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Walder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Walder 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 | 1,842 | 2,048 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 86 | 11 | 45 | 60.6% |
| As White | 74 | 53 | 7 | 14 | 71.6% |
| As Black | 68 | 33 | 4 | 31 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Walder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Walder's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 40 | 54.1% | 83.8% |
| e4 | 23 | 31.1% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 83.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Walder usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Walder usually continues g3 (88.9% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Walder usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Walder usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Walder usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Walder usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 47.2% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 38.9% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Michael Walder's chess games
All 142 games by Michael Walder in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 86 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 12/0/2 | 85.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | James Critelli | 2,296 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | A27 |
| Nov 2014 | Elliott Winslow | 2,262 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | A21 |
| Dec 2019 | Eric Li | 2,255 | San Francisco Donaldson-ch | B94 |
| Dec 2014 | Uyanga Byambaa | 2,205 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C12 |
| Apr 2016 | Igor Traub | 2,136 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,078 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 23 | 15 | 2,019 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,063 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,997 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,028 |
| San Francisco Grey Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,090 |
| San Francisco TNM Jay Whitehead Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Walder's chess games?
142 games by Michael Walder, from Nov 2014 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 Walder has played.
What does Michael Walder play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Michael Walder opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Walder answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael Walder play as White?
As White, Michael Walder's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Walder play as Black?
As Black, Michael Walder most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Michael Walder's FIDE rating?
Michael Walder is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Michael Walder played?
Our database contains 142 games by Michael Walder, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses (60.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Walder?
142 games by Michael Walder 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.