Prepare against Michael Willim
CM · DEU · World #16,231 classical · FIDE ID 4632435
When preparing against Michael Willim, expect 1.c4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 811 games by Michael Willim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Willim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Willim 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 | 2,093 | 2,203 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,095 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,101 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 811 | 273 | 231 | 307 | 33.7% |
| As White | 414 | 160 | 121 | 133 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 397 | 113 | 110 | 174 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Willim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Willim's side.
First moves as White (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 280 | 67.6% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 81 | 19.6% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 10.4% | 59.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Willim usually continues g3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Willim usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Willim usually continues Nc3 (30.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Willim usually continues c4 (41.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Willim usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Willim usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 148 | 77.1% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 16 | 8.3% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 6.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 33.6% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 8.8% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 8.0% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Michael Willim's chess games
All 811 games by Michael Willim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 273 wins, 231 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 111 | 43/31/37 | 38.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 74 | 35/19/20 | 47.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/8/10 | 21.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 12/11/17 | 30.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 5/7/13 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Dejan Bojkov | 2,521 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A20 |
| Sep 2009 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,458 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | E11 |
| Nov 2023 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,403 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A57 |
| Sep 2009 | Thomas Reich | 2,368 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A16 |
| Oct 2003 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,311 | Forchheim Open A | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 63 | 22 | 2,047 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 2013 | 35 | 15.5 | 1,988 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,105 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,022 |
| Budapest FS04 Elo A | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| 51st chT-Mittelfranken | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Willim's chess games?
811 games by Michael Willim, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Willim has played.
What does Michael Willim play on the first move as White?
Across 414 games with White in our database, Michael Willim opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Willim answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Michael Willim play as White?
As White, Michael Willim's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (111 games, 38.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (74 games, 47.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (35 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Willim play as Black?
As Black, Michael Willim most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (40 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Michael Willim's FIDE rating?
Michael Willim is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (May 2010).
How many games has Michael Willim played?
Our database contains 811 games by Michael Willim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 273 wins, 231 draws, 307 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Willim?
811 games by Michael Willim 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.