Prepare against Michael Weil
DEU · World #48,794 classical · FIDE ID 4641396
Our database contains 237 games by Michael Weil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Weil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Weil 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 | 1,898 | 2,151 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,998 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,056 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 66 | 92 | 79 | 27.8% |
| As White | 125 | 32 | 45 | 48 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 112 | 34 | 47 | 31 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Weil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Weil's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 97.6% | 43.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Weil usually continues Nf3 (41.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Weil usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Weil usually continues h3 (40.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Weil usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Weil usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 91.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 85.7% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Michael Weil's chess games
All 237 games by Michael Weil 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: 66 wins, 92 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/9/17 | 29.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 0/7/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 9/17/11 | 24.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Gerd Erich Keuth | 2,160 | ch-Hessen MVT | A41 |
| Jan 1999 | Caroline Rieseler | 2,155 | Hessenliga 9899 | B02 |
| Jan 1995 | Wolfgang Meier | 2,140 | Hessenliga | A80 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Rohs | 2,070 | Hessenliga 9798 | B02 |
| Nov 2015 | Helmut Kalepky | 2,064 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 1996 | 27 | 15 | 2,341 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1997 | 22 | 9 | 2,112 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Oberliga Ost-C 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Weil's chess games?
237 games by Michael Weil, 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 Weil has played.
What does Michael Weil play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Michael Weil opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Weil answers 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Weil play as White?
As White, Michael Weil's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Torre Attack (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Weil play as Black?
As Black, Michael Weil most often plays: Alekhine Defense (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Michael Weil's FIDE rating?
Michael Weil is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Michael Weil played?
Our database contains 237 games by Michael Weil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 92 draws, 79 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Weil?
237 games by Michael Weil 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.