Prepare against Miguel Classen
DEU · World #132,804 classical · FIDE ID 34623825
When preparing against Miguel Classen, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 49 games by Miguel Classen, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Classen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Classen 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 | 1,639 | 1,665 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,571 | 1,682 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,532 | 1,585 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 8 | 21 | 40.8% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Classen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Classen's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Classen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Classen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Classen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Classen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Miguel Classen's chess games
All 49 games by Miguel Classen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Kyryl Yarmish | 1,707 | ch-GER U25 Open C | B03 |
| May 2024 | John Fischer | 1,614 | ch-GER U25 Open C | D00 |
| May 2024 | Theo Weibrecht | 1,596 | ch-GER U25 Open C | E01 |
| May 2026 | Albert Splitt | 1,588 | ODJM C | D01 |
| May 2024 | Lars Lau | 1,554 | ch-GER U25 Open C | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODJM C | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,591 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,023 |
| ch-GER Youth-C | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,159 |
| ch-GER U25 Open C | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-EU Union U12 20th | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,224 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Classen's chess games?
49 games by Miguel Classen, from Sep 2022 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 Miguel Classen has played.
What does Miguel Classen play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Miguel Classen opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Classen answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Miguel Classen play as White?
As White, Miguel Classen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Classen play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Classen most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Miguel Classen's FIDE rating?
Miguel Classen is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,571 in rapid and 1,532 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,665 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Miguel Classen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Miguel Classen, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Classen?
49 games by Miguel Classen 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.