Prepare against Michael-Antony Cook
GRC · World #29,291 classical · FIDE ID 4233352
Our database contains 60 games by Michael-Antony Cook, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael-Antony Cook's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael-Antony Cook 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 | 1,990 | 2,016 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,020 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 36.7% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael-Antony Cook's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael-Antony Cook's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 62.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Cook usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Cook usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Cook usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Cook usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cook usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cook usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 64.7% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Michael-Antony Cook's chess games
All 60 games by Michael-Antony Cook in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Dimosthenis Panagiot Tzortzatos | 2,096 | 46th White Tower Open A | C43 |
| Jun 2025 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,054 | 8th Crewe Congress | B40 |
| May 2008 | Evagelos Vidalis | 2,000 | Triandria Open | D02 |
| May 2008 | Savvas Krimlidis | 1,976 | Triandria Open | A38 |
| Feb 2026 | Chris Vassiliou | 1,911 | 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th White Tower Open A | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,851 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| 5th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,958 |
| 1st Cheadle Open 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| 8th Crewe Congress | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,945 |
| Triandria Open | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael-Antony Cook's chess games?
60 games by Michael-Antony Cook, from Jul 2008 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-Antony Cook has played.
What does Michael-Antony Cook play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael-Antony Cook opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael-Antony Cook answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael-Antony Cook play as White?
As White, Michael-Antony Cook's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael-Antony Cook play as Black?
As Black, Michael-Antony Cook most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Michael-Antony Cook's FIDE rating?
Michael-Antony Cook is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Michael-Antony Cook played?
Our database contains 60 games by Michael-Antony Cook, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael-Antony Cook?
60 games by Michael-Antony Cook 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.