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Esser, Michael, Dr.

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FIDEFIDE 12917427· Male· Germany· Born in 1962

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Michael, Dr. Esser, a 64-year-old German player, is rated 2021. He is on a steady climb with +23 Elo over the past 12 months. 13 rated games in the past year (≈8/year long-term). Recent appearances: Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q6 B and 28. Offene Internationale Bayerische Schachmeisterschaft. Also played 1 blitz event (including 22. DSAM-Blitzturnier - powered by chessemy) recently. He took a 61-month break between Jul 2010 and Sep 2015. His peak of 2206 was reached at age 48 (Jul 2010).

Current rating

2021

Standard

Rpd—·Blz1951

All-time high

2206

−185 pts below
Jul 2010 · age 48

Activity

18

games / yr avg. · ≈2/mo

13 past 12 mo · ≈1/mo
classical only
Moderately active

Signature stat

#24,399

#24,399 · players worldwide · of 216,808

Career timeline

13 entries
2025
Re-crossed 2000
at age 63
Dec 2025
2024
100 career games
at age 62
Mar 2024
2023
90th German 60-65 player
at age 61 · rated 2158
Jan 2023
2018
Best 12-month gain (+45 Elo)
2087 → 2132
May 2018
2017
Re-crossed 2100
at age 55
Sep 2017
K-factor lowered to 20
at age 55
Sep 2017

Standard rating history

Last 12 months — activity & highlights

Best result
Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q6 B
perf 2094 (+73) · 3.5/5 · #6
Top opponent
vs Stepan MohylnyiFM 2,223
28. Offene Internationale Bayerische Schachmeisterschaft · Nov 2025 · +5.5 Elo
Evolution
+23
1998 → 2021
Tournaments
2
13 games
Score
8/ 1361.5%
5W6D2L

Last 12 months — tournaments

2 events
EventDateScoreRankPerfΔ Elo
Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q6 B
Open Swiss
Mar 20263.5/5#62094+11.8
28. Offene Internationale Bayerische Schachmeisterschaft
Open Swiss
Nov 20254.5/8#2492049+11.2

Rankings

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Germany
#2,828
out of 15,291 players
Europe
#17,990
in continent
World
#24,399
out of 400,000+

National ranking

Europe & World

Europe
World
Germany
1
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2,759
2
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2,694
3
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2,645
3
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2,645
5
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2,635
6
🇩🇪Svane, RasmusFollow Rasmus SvaneTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,620
7
🇩🇪Engel, LuisFollow Luis EngelTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,593
8
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2,592
9
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2,591
10
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2,587
...
2828🇩🇪Esser, Michael, Dr.2,021
Europe
1
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2,840
2
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2,767
3
🇩🇪Keymer, VincentFollow Vincent KeymerTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,759
3
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2,759
5
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2,739
6
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2,735
7
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2,729
8
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2,717
8
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2,717
10
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2,708
...
17990🇩🇪Esser, Michael, Dr.2,021
World
1
🇳🇴Carlsen, MagnusFollow Magnus CarlsenTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,840
2
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2,792
3
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2,788
4
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2,780
5
🇺🇿Sindarov, JavokhirFollow Javokhir SindarovTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,776
6
🇳🇱Giri, AnishFollow Anish GiriTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,767
7
🇩🇪Keymer, VincentFollow Vincent KeymerTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,759
7
🇫🇷Firouzja, AlirezaFollow Alireza FirouzjaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,759
9
🇺🇸So, WesleyFollow Wesley SoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,754
10
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2,753
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24399🇩🇪Esser, Michael, Dr.2,021