Prepare against Thomas Michalczak
FM · DEU · World #6,004 classical · FIDE ID 4622634
Our database contains 1,420 games by Thomas Michalczak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Michalczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Michalczak 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 | 2,248 | 2,386 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,203 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,420 | 558 | 428 | 433 | 39.3% |
| As White | 721 | 319 | 219 | 183 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 699 | 239 | 209 | 250 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Michalczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Michalczak's side.
First moves as White (721 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 693 | 96.1% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 25 | 3.5% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Michalczak usually continues c3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Michalczak usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Michalczak usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Michalczak usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Michalczak usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Michalczak usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 238 | 74.8% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 74 | 23.3% | 64.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 64.2% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 70 | 33.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Thomas Michalczak's chess games
All 1,420 games by Thomas Michalczak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 558 wins, 428 draws, 433 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 189 | 88/66/35 | 46.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 54 | 24/14/16 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 43 | 17/12/14 | 39.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 18/8/9 | 51.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 17/5/12 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 14/7/1 | 63.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 59 | 16/23/20 | 27.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 55 | 17/15/23 | 30.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 31 | 10/12/9 | 32.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 8/7/6 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Rustem Dautov | 2,604 | ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | B15 |
| Mar 2011 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,593 | Reykjavik Open | D20 |
| Oct 2003 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,575 | 21st Muensterland Open | B06 |
| Jun 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,573 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Feb 2003 | Joerg Hickl | 2,570 | ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 199 | 95 | 2,237 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 42 | 28 | 2,272 |
| ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | 2003 | 22 | 8 | 2,388 |
| ch-NRW | 2015 | 21 | 12 | 2,299 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 20 | 13 | 2,401 |
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,353 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,348 |
| Oberhausen Open | 2010 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Michalczak's chess games?
1,420 games by Thomas Michalczak, from Apr 2003 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 Thomas Michalczak has played.
What does Thomas Michalczak play on the first move as White?
Across 721 games with White in our database, Thomas Michalczak opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Michalczak answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Thomas Michalczak play as White?
As White, Thomas Michalczak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (189 games, 46.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (54 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (43 games, 39.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 721 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Michalczak play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Michalczak most often plays: Indian Defense (59 games, 27.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Italian Game (35 games, 34.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 699 games.
What is Thomas Michalczak's FIDE rating?
Thomas Michalczak is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Thomas Michalczak played?
Our database contains 1,420 games by Thomas Michalczak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 558 wins, 428 draws, 433 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Michalczak?
1,420 games by Thomas Michalczak 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.