Prepare against Michael Wimmer
Austria · World #14,458 classical · FIDE ID 1664913
When preparing against Michael Wimmer, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Michael Wimmer, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Wimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Wimmer 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 | 2,111 | 2,190 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,196 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,210 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 71 | 19 | 53 | 49.7% |
| As White | 78 | 42 | 10 | 26 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 29 | 9 | 27 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Wimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Wimmer's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 98.7% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 97.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 11.1% |
Michael Wimmer's chess games
All 143 games by Michael Wimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 71 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Arthur Kruckenhauser | 2,308 | ch-AUT Rapid | B36 |
| Jun 2023 | Robert Ernst | 2,257 | ch-AUT U14 | B85 |
| Aug 2026 | Noah Pleimer | 2,235 | Oberbank Challenger Open 2026 | C45 |
| Aug 2026 | Lorenz Beyer | 2,194 | Oberbank Challenger Open 2026 | C50 |
| Jun 2024 | Anna-Lena Schnegg | 2,185 | ch-AUT Blitz | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U14 | 2023 | 14 | 12 | 1,956 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,829 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,800 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,854 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Wimmer's chess games?
143 games by Michael Wimmer, from Dec 2018 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 Wimmer has played.
What does Michael Wimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Michael Wimmer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Wimmer answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Michael Wimmer play as White?
As White, Michael Wimmer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Wimmer play as Black?
As Black, Michael Wimmer most often plays: Scotch Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Michael Wimmer's FIDE rating?
Michael Wimmer is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Michael Wimmer played?
Our database contains 143 games by Michael Wimmer, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Wimmer?
143 games by Michael Wimmer 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.