Prepare against Michail Petermann
DEU · World #13,857 classical · FIDE ID 24643530
Our database contains 278 games by Michail Petermann, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michail Petermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michail Petermann 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 | 2,118 | 2,259 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,154 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 102 | 77 | 99 | 36.7% |
| As White | 137 | 61 | 41 | 35 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 141 | 41 | 36 | 64 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michail Petermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michail Petermann's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 67.9% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 32 | 23.4% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.4% | 91.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Petermann usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Petermann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Petermann usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Petermann usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Petermann usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Petermann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 55.4% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 20 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 49.1% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 21 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Michail Petermann's chess games
All 278 games by Michail Petermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 102 wins, 77 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Thomas Luther | 2,542 | Stuttgart Open A | C06 |
| May 2017 | Pawel Kowalczyk | 2,347 | 22nd Stuttgart Open | A88 |
| Oct 2017 | Josef Gheng | 2,333 | Deizisau Open 12th | A47 |
| Apr 2013 | Hans-Joachim Gierth | 2,290 | Oberliga Baden 1213 | E61 |
| Jan 2012 | Thomas Schlager | 2,262 | Oberliga Baden 1112 | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2007 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Baden U12 | 2005 | 14 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2007 | 14 | 11 | 1,827 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2009 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,604 |
| ch-Baden | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,250 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michail Petermann's chess games?
278 games by Michail Petermann, from Jul 2006 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 Michail Petermann has played.
What does Michail Petermann play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Michail Petermann opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michail Petermann answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michail Petermann play as White?
As White, Michail Petermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michail Petermann play as Black?
As Black, Michail Petermann most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Michail Petermann's FIDE rating?
Michail Petermann is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Michail Petermann played?
Our database contains 278 games by Michail Petermann, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 77 draws, 99 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michail Petermann?
278 games by Michail Petermann 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.