Prepare against Marcus Miyasaka
FM · United States · World #5,551 classical · FIDE ID 2073102
Our database contains 139 games by Marcus Miyasaka, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Miyasaka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Miyasaka 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 | 2,259 | 2,289 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,186 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,312 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 45 | 43 | 51 | 32.4% |
| As White | 68 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Miyasaka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Miyasaka's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 86.8% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 13.2% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Miyasaka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Miyasaka usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Miyasaka usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Miyasaka usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Miyasaka usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Miyasaka usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 63.9% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Marcus Miyasaka's chess games
All 139 games by Marcus Miyasaka in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 45 wins, 43 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,548 | 99th Edward Lasker Memorial | B42 |
| Jun 2017 | Silas Lund | 2,391 | 10th New York Int Open | E46 |
| Apr 2026 | Rose Atwell | 2,390 | Atlantic City Open 2026 | A13 |
| Apr 2026 | Gabriel Petesch | 2,354 | Atlantic City Open 2026 | A20 |
| Jun 2023 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,333 | Budapest FS06 IM | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 21 | 12 | 1,977 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,993 |
| New York Summer IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,113 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| 27th Pan American-ch U16 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| New York Summer 1000 GM IM-C | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Miyasaka's chess games?
139 games by Marcus Miyasaka, from Dec 2012 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 Marcus Miyasaka has played.
What does Marcus Miyasaka play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Marcus Miyasaka opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Miyasaka answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marcus Miyasaka play as White?
As White, Marcus Miyasaka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Miyasaka play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Miyasaka most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Marcus Miyasaka's FIDE rating?
Marcus Miyasaka is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marcus Miyasaka played?
Our database contains 139 games by Marcus Miyasaka, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 43 draws, 51 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Miyasaka?
139 games by Marcus Miyasaka 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.