Prepare against Michael Winand
Belgium · World #90,832 classical · FIDE ID 224227
When preparing against Michael Winand, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Michael Winand, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Winand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Winand 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 | 1,756 | 1,830 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Winand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Winand's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Winand usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Winand usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Winand usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Michael Winand's chess games
All 30 games by Michael Winand in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Bram Brasse | 1,901 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C68 |
| Feb 2015 | Eberhard Biessner | 1,895 | Solingen Karneval Open | C57 |
| May 2015 | John Heuts | 1,880 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A08 |
| May 2015 | Gilbert Leentjens | 1,818 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C78 |
| May 2012 | Peter Titz | 1,699 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,713 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,629 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,444 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,099 |
| 1st Duesseldorf Nord Cup | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Winand's chess games?
30 games by Michael Winand, from Mar 2015 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 Winand has played.
What does Michael Winand play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michael Winand opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Winand answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Winand play as White?
As White, Michael Winand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Winand play as Black?
As Black, Michael Winand most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Michael Winand's FIDE rating?
Michael Winand is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Michael Winand played?
Our database contains 30 games by Michael Winand, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Winand?
30 games by Michael Winand 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.