Prepare against Steve Michel
NLD · World #44,088 classical · FIDE ID 1015931
Our database contains 31 games by Steve Michel, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steve Michel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve Michel 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 | 1,917 | 2,008 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Michel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Michel's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Michel usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Michel usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Michel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Michel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Steve Michel's chess games
All 31 games by Steve Michel in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Jindrich Novak | 2,042 | Prague Holiday K31 | A40 |
| Jun 2013 | Mauro Di Chiara | 1,975 | Milan SSM Open 06 | E98 |
| Jun 2013 | Claudio Falchi | 1,936 | Milan SSM Open 06 | C18 |
| Aug 2013 | Giovanni Di Donato | 1,919 | 33rd Bratto Open B | C02 |
| Jun 2013 | Daniele Marchini | 1,898 | Milan SSM Open 06 | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,807 |
| 33rd Bratto Open B | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,948 |
| Milan SSM Open 06 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,051 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open A | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,829 |
| 11th Riga Tech Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,893 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,947 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2023 - A & B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Michel's chess games?
31 games by Steve Michel, from Aug 2012 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 Steve Michel has played.
What does Steve Michel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Steve Michel opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Michel answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Steve Michel play as White?
As White, Steve Michel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Michel play as Black?
As Black, Steve Michel most often plays: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Steve Michel's FIDE rating?
Steve Michel is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Steve Michel played?
Our database contains 31 games by Steve Michel, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Michel?
31 games by Steve Michel 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.