Prepare against Michael Wiedenkeller
IM · Luxembourg · World #2,207 classical · FIDE ID 1700146
Our database contains 975 games by Michael Wiedenkeller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Wiedenkeller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Wiedenkeller 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 | 2,372 | 2,481 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,488 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,494 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 975 | 417 | 371 | 187 | 42.8% |
| As White | 511 | 240 | 178 | 93 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 464 | 177 | 193 | 94 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Wiedenkeller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Wiedenkeller's side.
First moves as White (511 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 351 | 68.7% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 87 | 17.0% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 69 | 13.5% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Wiedenkeller usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wiedenkeller usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Wiedenkeller usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Wiedenkeller usually continues g3 (81.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wiedenkeller usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wiedenkeller usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 111 | 54.4% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 81 | 39.7% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 69.7% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 33 | 20.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.9% | 73.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.4% | 87.5% |
Michael Wiedenkeller's chess games
All 975 games by Michael Wiedenkeller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 417 wins, 371 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 37 | 19/13/5 | 51.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 37 | 15/15/7 | 40.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 16/13/6 | 45.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/12/5 | 43.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 28 | 15/11/2 | 53.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 28 | 16/11/1 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 18/13/11 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Markus Ragger | 2,698 | 31st EU-Cup | D10 |
| Sep 2016 | Tomi Nyback | 2,580 | Olympiad-42 | E04 |
| Sep 2018 | Nikola Djukic | 2,567 | Olympiad-43 | D72 |
| Aug 2019 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,566 | Gothenburg Manhem-A | A18 |
| Jan 1986 | Tom Wedberg | 2,539 | chT-SWE Final | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2021 | 195 | 116.5 | 2,474 |
| chB-SWE | 2023 | 54 | 35 | 2,436 |
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,429 |
| Gothenburg Manhem-A | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,450 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,431 |
| Stockholm Open | 2025 | 14 | 10 | 2,405 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1981 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| ch-World U20 21 | 1982 | 13 | 7 | 2,364 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan-Olov Lind (11 games) · Thomas Ernst (11 games) · Axel Ornstein (10 games)
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Where can I find Michael Wiedenkeller's chess games?
975 games by Michael Wiedenkeller, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Wiedenkeller has played.
What does Michael Wiedenkeller play on the first move as White?
Across 511 games with White in our database, Michael Wiedenkeller opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Wiedenkeller answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Wiedenkeller play as White?
As White, Michael Wiedenkeller's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 511 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Wiedenkeller play as Black?
As Black, Michael Wiedenkeller most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 464 games.
What is Michael Wiedenkeller's FIDE rating?
Michael Wiedenkeller is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Michael Wiedenkeller played?
Our database contains 975 games by Michael Wiedenkeller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 417 wins, 371 draws, 187 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Wiedenkeller?
975 games by Michael Wiedenkeller 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.