Prepare against Michael A. Murray
Canada · World #61,043 classical · FIDE ID 2609126
When preparing against Michael A. Murray, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (75%).
Our database contains 84 games by Michael A. Murray, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael A. Murray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael A. Murray 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 | 1,852 | 2,017 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,008 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 28 | 21 | 35 | 33.3% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael A. Murray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael A. Murray's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Murray usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Murray usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Murray usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 75.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Michael A. Murray's chess games
All 84 games by Michael A. Murray in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 28 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Katerina Rohonyan | 2,351 | 8th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | C10 |
| Mar 2012 | Andreas Basilius Gikas | 2,219 | Reykjavik Open | C10 |
| Aug 2012 | Jason Kenney | 2,189 | 113th US Open | B26 |
| Apr 2017 | Jeff Babb | 2,071 | 11th Grand Pacific Open | A00 |
| Apr 2017 | Roger Patterson | 2,019 | 11th Grand Pacific Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 57 | 27 | 1,936 |
| British Columbia-Washington m B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,914 |
| 11th Grand Pacific Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
| Ernst Rasmussen BDG Tournament | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1,937 |
| Victoria Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,994 |
| 113th US Open | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,194 |
| 5th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,003 |
| 8th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael A. Murray's chess games?
84 games by Michael A. Murray, from May 2011 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 Michael A. Murray has played.
What does Michael A. Murray play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michael A. Murray opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nc3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael A. Murray answers 1...Nc6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael A. Murray play as White?
As White, Michael A. Murray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael A. Murray play as Black?
As Black, Michael A. Murray most often plays: Mikenas Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Michael A. Murray's FIDE rating?
Michael A. Murray is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Michael A. Murray played?
Our database contains 84 games by Michael A. Murray, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael A. Murray?
84 games by Michael A. Murray 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.