Prepare against Michael Carey
United States · World #43,003 classical · FIDE ID 30923760
Our database contains 74 games by Michael Carey, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Carey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Carey 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 | 1,922 | 1,949 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,881 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,882 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 27 | 17 | 30 | 36.5% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Carey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Carey's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 77.1% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 77% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Carey usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Carey usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Carey usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Carey usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Carey usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Carey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Michael Carey's chess games
All 74 games by Michael Carey in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gireada,D | 2,255 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B13 |
| Oct 2025 | Antonio Campanile | 2,104 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A36 |
| Jul 2026 | Sadeghi,H | 2,082 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Petry,Martin | 1,999 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | A04 |
| Oct 2024 | Aldo F Lopez | 1,999 | 3rd Skyline Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,944 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,959 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,009 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Dulles Skyline Open A | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 55th Biel ATO | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Carey's chess games?
74 games by Michael Carey, from Jun 2017 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 Michael Carey has played.
What does Michael Carey play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Michael Carey opens with 1.Nf3 (77% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Carey answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Michael Carey play as White?
As White, Michael Carey's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Carey play as Black?
As Black, Michael Carey most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Michael Carey's FIDE rating?
Michael Carey is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michael Carey played?
Our database contains 74 games by Michael Carey, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Carey?
74 games by Michael Carey 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.