Prepare against Michal Burgermeister
Czechia · World #73,050 classical · FIDE ID 323608
When preparing against Michal Burgermeister, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Michal Burgermeister, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Burgermeister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Burgermeister 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 | 1,811 | 1,928 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,916 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,940 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 40 | 47 | 58 | 27.6% |
| As White | 74 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 20 | 18 | 33 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Burgermeister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Burgermeister's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 66.2% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 32.4% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Burgermeister usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Burgermeister usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Burgermeister usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 47.9% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Burgermeister usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Burgermeister usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Burgermeister usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 81.1% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Michal Burgermeister's chess games
All 145 games by Michal Burgermeister in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 40 wins, 47 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Jan Petr | 2,016 | Hrdonov Open | B26 |
| Jul 2022 | Peter Baran | 1,986 | 17th Prague Golden Rapid Open | B21 |
| Nov 2013 | Petr Kaftan | 1,846 | ch-Czech Fed Open A | E92 |
| May 2022 | Jan Toman | 1,825 | ch-Teplice City | D31 |
| Oct 2009 | Tomas Strakos | 1,813 | Harrachov Open A | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Blitz Open | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 1,711 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,686 |
| ch-Teplice City | 2022 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,721 |
| Usti nad Labem Blitz Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,653 |
| CZE Juniorcentrum Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,753 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,782 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open-N | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Burgermeister's chess games?
145 games by Michal Burgermeister, from Jan 2005 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 Michal Burgermeister has played.
What does Michal Burgermeister play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Michal Burgermeister opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Burgermeister answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Michal Burgermeister play as White?
As White, Michal Burgermeister's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Center Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Burgermeister play as Black?
As Black, Michal Burgermeister most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Michal Burgermeister's FIDE rating?
Michal Burgermeister is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Michal Burgermeister played?
Our database contains 145 games by Michal Burgermeister, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 47 draws, 58 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Burgermeister?
145 games by Michal Burgermeister 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.