Prepare against Bridget MICHAEL
NGA · World #41,874 classical · FIDE ID 8511640
When preparing against Bridget MICHAEL, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Bridget MICHAEL, covering Apr 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Bridget MICHAEL's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bridget MICHAEL 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 | 1,928 | 1,999 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,946 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 423 rated games against 253 different opponents, across 52 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 205 | 112 | 35 | 58 | 54.6% | 1,856 | 1,933 | 12 |
| Rapid | 71 | 40 | 6 | 25 | 56.3% | 1,882 | 1,882 | 7 |
| Blitz | 87 | 41 | 8 | 38 | 47.1% | 1,927 | 1,810 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 127 | 37 | 20 | 70 | 29.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 167 | 102 | 28 | 37 | 61.1% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | 35 | 10 | 21 | 1,946 | 1,978 |
| 2025 | 118 | 65 | 18 | 35 | 1,881 | 1,931 |
| 2024 | 89 | 50 | 11 | 28 | 1,842 | 1,897 |
| 2023 | 94 | 50 | 12 | 32 | 1,868 | 1,915 |
| 2022 | 43 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 1,817 | 1,845 |
| 2020 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1,822 | 1,582 |
Where Bridget MICHAEL has played
Nigeria (50) · Liberia (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bridget MICHAEL's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bridget MICHAEL's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — MICHAEL usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — MICHAEL usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — MICHAEL usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Bridget MICHAEL's chess games
All 31 games by Bridget MICHAEL in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Nov 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, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Tereza Rodshtein | 2,125 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | C50 |
| Sep 2026 | L Hapala | 2,090 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | C97 |
| May 2026 | Azumi Ayisha SULEIMAN | 2,071 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | A46 |
| May 2026 | Pelomoh Jessica | 1,934 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | A45 |
| Dec 2025 | Peace Samson | 1,911 | Nigerian NCC INVITATIONALS 2025 | WOMEN | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian NCC INVITATIONALS 2025 | WOMEN | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,867 |
| 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,020 |
| Olojo World Chess Tournament 2025 - Opens | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,582 |
| ch-Africa Women 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bridget MICHAEL's chess games?
31 games by Bridget MICHAEL, from Apr 2020 to Nov 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 Bridget MICHAEL has played.
What does Bridget MICHAEL play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Bridget MICHAEL opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bridget MICHAEL answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bridget MICHAEL play as White?
As White, Bridget MICHAEL's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bridget MICHAEL play as Black?
As Black, Bridget MICHAEL most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Bridget MICHAEL's FIDE rating?
Bridget MICHAEL is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Bridget MICHAEL played?
Our database contains 31 games by Bridget MICHAEL, covering Apr 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bridget MICHAEL?
31 games by Bridget MICHAEL 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.