Prepare against Michael Ashworth
United Kingdom · World #22,191 classical · FIDE ID 425044
When preparing against Michael Ashworth, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Michael Ashworth, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ashworth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ashworth 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 | 2,039 | 2,065 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,978 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,011 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 74 | 68 | 55 | 37.6% |
| As White | 100 | 44 | 36 | 20 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ashworth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ashworth's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 89.0% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.0% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 60.0% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 32.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 69.0% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
Michael Ashworth's chess games
All 197 games by Michael Ashworth in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Sep 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: 74 wins, 68 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 9/13/11 | 27.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Lan Yao | 2,316 | 111th ch-GBR | D37 |
| Aug 2022 | Shyam Jagdish Modi | 2,148 | 108th ch-GBR | A41 |
| Jul 2019 | Dominic Miller | 2,140 | 106th ch-GBR Major | D97 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter M Gayson | 2,138 | ch-GBR 105th Weekend Open | E65 |
| Jul 2019 | Robert S Eames | 2,136 | 106th ch-GBR Major | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U16 | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 1,900 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,931 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,063 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,929 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,178 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ashworth's chess games?
197 games by Michael Ashworth, from Mar 2014 to Sep 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 Ashworth has played.
What does Michael Ashworth play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Michael Ashworth opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ashworth answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games).
What openings does Michael Ashworth play as White?
As White, Michael Ashworth's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ashworth play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ashworth most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Michael Ashworth's FIDE rating?
Michael Ashworth is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Michael Ashworth played?
Our database contains 197 games by Michael Ashworth, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 68 draws, 55 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ashworth?
197 games by Michael Ashworth 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.