Prepare against Michael A Naylor-Eade
United Kingdom · World #31,353 classical · FIDE ID 455962
When preparing against Michael A Naylor-Eade, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 54 games by Michael A Naylor-Eade, covering Apr 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael A Naylor-Eade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael A Naylor-Eade 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 | 1,978 | 2,031 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,970 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 95 rated games against 89 different opponents, across 38 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 80 | 35 | 20 | 25 | 43.8% | 1,911 | 1,960 | 11 |
| Rapid | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% | 1,780 | 1,780 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 39 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 48.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1,997 | 1,940 |
| 2025 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 1,916 | 2,001 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1,977 | 2,199 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1,827 | 1,754 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,899 | 1,899 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,989 | 1,589 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,758 | 1,824 |
| 2018 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1,932 | 2,047 |
| 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1,890 | 2,118 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,903 | 1,503 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael A Naylor-Eade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael A Naylor-Eade's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Naylor-Eade usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Naylor-Eade usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Naylor-Eade usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 68.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Michael A Naylor-Eade's chess games
All 54 games by Michael A Naylor-Eade in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Oct 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Paul F Timson | 2,122 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D35 |
| Mar 2025 | Kamila Hryshchenko | 2,119 | British Rapidplay | B00 |
| Jan 2024 | Shabir Okhai | 2,114 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C95 |
| Jan 2026 | Srivathsan Sasikumar | 2,096 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | B36 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexandros N Ethelontis | 2,021 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,833 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,776 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,078 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| 4NCL Bradford Congress | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,985 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael A Naylor-Eade's chess games?
54 games by Michael A Naylor-Eade, from Apr 2017 to Oct 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 Naylor-Eade has played.
What does Michael A Naylor-Eade play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Michael A Naylor-Eade opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael A Naylor-Eade answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael A Naylor-Eade play as White?
As White, Michael A Naylor-Eade's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael A Naylor-Eade play as Black?
As Black, Michael A Naylor-Eade most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michael A Naylor-Eade's FIDE rating?
Michael A Naylor-Eade is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Michael A Naylor-Eade played?
Our database contains 54 games by Michael A Naylor-Eade, covering Apr 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael A Naylor-Eade?
54 games by Michael A Naylor-Eade 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.