Prepare against Mike Gottas
DEU · World #33,630 classical · FIDE ID 12998796
Our database contains 44 games by Mike Gottas, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike Gottas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Gottas 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 | 1,966 | 2,108 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,108 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Gottas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Gottas's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gottas usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gottas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gottas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gottas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gottas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Gottas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Mike Gottas's chess games
All 44 games by Mike Gottas in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Torsten Behl | 2,094 | Oberliga NRW 0203 I | C11 |
| Jun 2019 | Kai-Uwe Schmidt | 2,040 | 22nd Rhein Main Open A | A48 |
| Jun 2019 | Karim Rabiya | 1,826 | 22nd Rhein Main Open A | C11 |
| Jun 2019 | Edgar Winand | 1,812 | 22nd Rhein Main Open A | A00 |
| Jan 1998 | Saddam Benzin | 1,745 | ch-SWE U20 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 1998 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,646 |
| ch-Suedwestfalen U17 | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| 8th Cologne Longerich Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,877 |
| ch-GER U18 NRW 9697 | 1997 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,494 |
| Berlin Lasker 150 Blitz Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Gottas's chess games?
44 games by Mike Gottas, from Feb 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 Mike Gottas has played.
What does Mike Gottas play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mike Gottas opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.g3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Gottas answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mike Gottas play as White?
As White, Mike Gottas's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Gottas play as Black?
As Black, Mike Gottas most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Mike Gottas's FIDE rating?
Mike Gottas is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (May 2018).
How many games has Mike Gottas played?
Our database contains 44 games by Mike Gottas, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Gottas?
44 games by Mike Gottas 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.