Prepare against Michael Binks
United Kingdom · World #72,964 classical · FIDE ID 1800957
When preparing against Michael Binks, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Michael Binks, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Binks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Binks 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 | 1,811 | 2,149 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,880 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,081 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 80 | 68 | 76 | 35.7% |
| As White | 112 | 41 | 34 | 37 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 112 | 39 | 34 | 39 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Binks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Binks's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 89.3% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 9.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Binks usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Binks usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Binks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Binks usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Binks usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Binks usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 41.9% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 18 | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 68.8% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Binks's chess games
All 224 games by Michael Binks in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 68 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | D Brett Lund | 2,280 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | A21 |
| Jan 2002 | Sven P. Zeidler | 2,277 | ch-WLS | C50 |
| Oct 1998 | Ignatius Leong | 2,275 | Olympiad-33 | A03 |
| Oct 1998 | Jonathan I M Grant | 2,255 | Olympiad-33 | E32 |
| Jan 2002 | Richard S Jones | 2,247 | South Wales Winter Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2005 | 59 | 34 | 2,234 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,107 |
| West Wales Open | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,138 |
| Dyfed Open | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,239 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,787 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Binks's chess games?
224 games by Michael Binks, from Apr 2003 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 Binks has played.
What does Michael Binks play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Michael Binks opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Binks answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Binks play as White?
As White, Michael Binks's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Binks play as Black?
As Black, Michael Binks most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Michael Binks's FIDE rating?
Michael Binks is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michael Binks played?
Our database contains 224 games by Michael Binks, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 68 draws, 76 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Binks?
224 games by Michael Binks 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.