Prepare against Michael Ashe
New Zealand · World #142,170 classical · FIDE ID 4310462
When preparing against Michael Ashe, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Michael Ashe, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ashe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ashe 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 | 1,614 | 1,678 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,628 | 1,655 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 47 | 21 | 59 | 37.0% |
| As White | 65 | 23 | 9 | 33 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 24 | 12 | 26 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ashe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ashe's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ashe usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ashe usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ashe usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 69.4% | 46.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 30.6% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Michael Ashe's chess games
All 127 games by Michael Ashe in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 47 wins, 21 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/0/11 | 45.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Paul He | 1,931 | ch-NZL Major Open | D85 |
| Jan 2020 | Euan McDougall | 1,895 | ch-NZL Major Open | E71 |
| Oct 2020 | L. Ross Jackson | 1,870 | ch-South Island | E56 |
| Apr 2019 | Edgar Benitez | 1,844 | ch-North Island | D35 |
| Jan 2023 | David Paul | 1,803 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 34 | 16 | 1,556 |
| ch-South Island | 2020 | 16 | 7 | 1,713 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 7 | 1,678 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 4 | 1,554 |
| ch-Wellington CC Open | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,832 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,507 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,533 |
| 43rd Henderson Trusts Open B | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ashe's chess games?
127 games by Michael Ashe, from Nov 2018 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 Ashe has played.
What does Michael Ashe play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Michael Ashe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ashe answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Ashe play as White?
As White, Michael Ashe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ashe play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ashe most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Michael Ashe's FIDE rating?
Michael Ashe is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,628 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Michael Ashe played?
Our database contains 127 games by Michael Ashe, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 21 draws, 59 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ashe?
127 games by Michael Ashe 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.