Prepare against Micah Hughey
Canada · World #27,179 classical · FIDE ID 2604604
When preparing against Micah Hughey, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 410 games by Micah Hughey, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Micah Hughey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Micah Hughey 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 | 2,003 | 2,121 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 185 | 116 | 109 | 45.1% |
| As White | 203 | 103 | 48 | 52 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 207 | 82 | 68 | 57 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Micah Hughey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Micah Hughey's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 78.3% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 33 | 16.3% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.4% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hughey usually continues c3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hughey usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hughey usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Hughey usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hughey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Hughey usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 91 | 91.0% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 90.7% | 56.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Micah Hughey's chess games
All 410 games by Micah Hughey in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 185 wins, 116 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/13/6 | 29.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D30 | English Opening | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Robert Gardner | 2,375 | ch-Edmonton | A82 |
| Feb 2014 | Alex Yam | 2,369 | Edmonton Northern Alberta Open | C26 |
| May 2007 | Gregory Huber | 2,336 | Edmonton May Sectionals A, B, C, D | B22 |
| Oct 1998 | Andrew Lapides | 2,291 | Alberta Open | D00 |
| Jun 2008 | Nicolas Haynes | 2,238 | Edmonton Summer Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Edmonton | 2017 | 38 | 20.5 | 2,156 |
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,041 |
| Battle of Alberta | 2017 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,092 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2005 | 17 | 11 | 2,229 |
| Alberta Open | 2006 | 16 | 10 | 2,107 |
| ch-Alberta | 2002 | 14 | 4 | 2,019 |
| Edmonton Halloween Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,067 |
| Edmonton CC | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,092 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladislav Rekhson (13 games) · Roy Yearwood (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Micah Hughey's chess games?
410 games by Micah Hughey, from Jul 2003 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 Micah Hughey has played.
What does Micah Hughey play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Micah Hughey opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Micah Hughey answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Micah Hughey play as White?
As White, Micah Hughey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Micah Hughey play as Black?
As Black, Micah Hughey most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Micah Hughey's FIDE rating?
Micah Hughey is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Micah Hughey played?
Our database contains 410 games by Micah Hughey, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 116 draws, 109 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Micah Hughey?
410 games by Micah Hughey 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.