Prepare against Michel Auwens
NLD · World #76,786 classical · FIDE ID 1022318
Our database contains 77 games by Michel Auwens, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michel Auwens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Auwens 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 | 1,799 | 1,906 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 34 | 13 | 30 | 44.2% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Auwens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Auwens's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 92.3% | 59.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Auwens usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Auwens usually continues d3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Auwens usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Auwens usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 74.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Michel Auwens's chess games
All 77 games by Michel Auwens in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Christian Busch | 2,169 | 27th Goch Open | B22 |
| Oct 2023 | Wolfgang Kretschmer | 1,993 | Marburg Open A | A43 |
| Mar 2016 | Gerben Van der Hoeven | 1,965 | Delft Prinsenstad Open B 9th | B08 |
| May 2022 | Johan Wuijts | 1,964 | 12th Eindhoven WLC Open | C00 |
| Sep 2013 | Hugh Ditmas | 1,959 | 24th Goch Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,732 |
| Le Touquet Open B 20th | 2005 | 8 | 7 | 2,017 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,811 |
| chB-NBSB | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Auwens's chess games?
77 games by Michel Auwens, from May 2010 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 Michel Auwens has played.
What does Michel Auwens play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Michel Auwens opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Auwens answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Auwens play as White?
As White, Michel Auwens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Auwens play as Black?
As Black, Michel Auwens most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Michel Auwens's FIDE rating?
Michel Auwens is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Michel Auwens played?
Our database contains 77 games by Michel Auwens, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Auwens?
77 games by Michel Auwens 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.