Prepare against Mike Sailer
United States · World #15,386 classical · FIDE ID 2012901
When preparing against Mike Sailer, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 11.4% over 44 games.
Our database contains 2,921 games by Mike Sailer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mike Sailer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Sailer 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 | 2,102 | 2,159 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,141 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,921 | 671 | 212 | 2,038 | 23.0% |
| As White | 1,440 | 365 | 108 | 967 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 1,481 | 306 | 104 | 1,071 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Sailer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Sailer's side.
First moves as White (1,436 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,219 | 84.9% | 28.7% |
| Nf3 | 82 | 5.7% | 26.8% |
| c4 | 59 | 4.1% | 37.3% |
| b4 | 27 | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| e4 | 19 | 1.3% | 23.7% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 28.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sailer usually continues Nf3 (27.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sailer usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sailer usually continues Nf3 (29.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 26.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sailer usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sailer usually continues c4 (19.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Sailer usually continues c4 (7.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (720 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 596 | 82.8% | 24.7% |
| g6 | 82 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 1.8% | 23.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 411 | 89.0% | 25.5% |
| g6 | 44 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Mike Sailer's chess games
All 2,921 games by Mike Sailer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 671 wins, 212 draws, 2,038 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 345 | 90/35/220 | 26.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 318 | 70/25/223 | 22.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 132 | 45/6/81 | 34.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 131 | 32/8/91 | 24.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 102 | 21/5/76 | 20.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 46 | 11/2/33 | 23.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 10/3/22 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 9/2/21 | 28.1% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 27 | 5/3/19 | 18.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 534 | 112/40/382 | 21.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 203 | 44/12/147 | 21.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 149 | 26/12/111 | 17.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 110 | 28/9/73 | 25.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 64 | 10/6/48 | 15.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 63 | 18/7/38 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 44 | 5/4/35 | 11.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 34 | 6/3/25 | 17.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 32 | 6/2/24 | 18.8% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 28 | 7/2/19 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,700 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | — |
| Mar 2025 | Noel Studer | 2,582 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,541 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Apr 2022 | Balazs Csonka | 2,496 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Jan 2024 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,475 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,692 | 719 | 2,016 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 45 | 9.5 | 1,955 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,121 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 23 | 5 | 1,898 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,952 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Julian Estrada Nieto (12 games) · Guillermo Baches Garcia (11 games) · Artak Manukian (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Sailer's chess games?
2,921 games by Mike Sailer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Sailer has played.
What does Mike Sailer play on the first move as White?
Across 1,436 games with White in our database, Mike Sailer opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Sailer answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Mike Sailer play as White?
As White, Mike Sailer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (345 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (318 games, 22.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (132 games, 34.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,440 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Sailer play as Black?
As Black, Mike Sailer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (534 games, 21.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (203 games, 21.7% win rate); Modern Defense (149 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,481 games.
What is Mike Sailer's FIDE rating?
Mike Sailer is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Mike Sailer played?
Our database contains 2,921 games by Mike Sailer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 671 wins, 212 draws, 2,038 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Sailer?
2,921 games by Mike Sailer 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.