Prepare against Michael Wegner
DEU · World #71,092 classical · FIDE ID 24691011
When preparing against Michael Wegner, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Michael Wegner, covering Nov 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Wegner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Wegner 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 | 1,818 | 1,870 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,728 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 44 | 48 | 57 | 29.5% |
| As White | 80 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Wegner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Wegner's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 63.8% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wegner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wegner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wegner usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wegner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Wegner usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wegner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 61.0% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 24.4% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Wegner's chess games
All 149 games by Michael Wegner in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 44 wins, 48 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Hartmut Glawe | 2,017 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | D05 |
| Mar 2022 | Helmut Pawlick | 1,997 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | Peter Kuehn | 1,936 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | B07 |
| Feb 2007 | Gunnar Onasch | 1,854 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 0607 | A31 |
| Nov 2016 | Thomas Schwetlick | 1,830 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,680 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,580 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,592 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,616 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1,515 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,832 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Wegner's chess games?
149 games by Michael Wegner, from Nov 2023 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 Wegner has played.
What does Michael Wegner play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Michael Wegner opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Wegner answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Wegner play as White?
As White, Michael Wegner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Wegner play as Black?
As Black, Michael Wegner most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Michael Wegner's FIDE rating?
Michael Wegner is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Michael Wegner played?
Our database contains 149 games by Michael Wegner, covering Nov 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 48 draws, 57 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Wegner?
149 games by Michael Wegner 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.