Prepare against Dominic Miller
United Kingdom · World #17,432 classical · FIDE ID 438065
Our database contains 211 games by Dominic Miller, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominic Miller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominic Miller 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 | 2,080 | 2,179 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,023 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,023 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 76 | 57 | 78 | 36.0% |
| As White | 103 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 40 | 24 | 44 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominic Miller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominic Miller's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 83.5% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 9.7% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.8% | 91.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Miller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Miller usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Miller usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Miller usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Miller usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Miller usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 79.6% | 41.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 51.4% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 48.6% | 69.4% |
Dominic Miller's chess games
All 211 games by Dominic Miller in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 76 wins, 57 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,332 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open | B66 |
| Aug 2018 | Borna Derakhshani | 2,315 | ch-BCF U16 | D93 |
| Jul 2018 | Richard L Britton | 2,249 | 105th ch-GBR | A04 |
| Jan 2019 | Kumar Sumit | 2,219 | 94th Hastings Masters | A04 |
| Mar 2022 | Declan Shafi | 2,188 | Varsity Oxbridge Match 140th | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U16 | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,062 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,064 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,777 |
| 105th ch-GBR | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominic Miller's chess games?
211 games by Dominic Miller, from May 2015 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 Dominic Miller has played.
What does Dominic Miller play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Dominic Miller opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominic Miller answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games).
What openings does Dominic Miller play as White?
As White, Dominic Miller's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominic Miller play as Black?
As Black, Dominic Miller most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Dominic Miller's FIDE rating?
Dominic Miller is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (May 2019).
How many games has Dominic Miller played?
Our database contains 211 games by Dominic Miller, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 57 draws, 78 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominic Miller?
211 games by Dominic Miller 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.