Prepare against Michael Burns
North Macedonia · World #7,392 classical · FIDE ID 15013820
Our database contains 122 games by Michael Burns, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Burns's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Burns 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 | 2,217 | 2,217 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,174 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,207 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 35 | 47 | 40 | 28.7% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Burns's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Burns's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Burns usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Burns usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Burns usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 80.5% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Michael Burns's chess games
All 122 games by Michael Burns in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 35 wins, 47 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Lorin D`Costa | 2,370 | European Blitz 2025 | B41 |
| Jan 2026 | Lovro Cupic | 2,223 | 30th Bosnjaci Open | C02 |
| Nov 2025 | Abedin Idrizaj | 2,220 | European Blitz 2025 | C46 |
| Nov 2025 | Panteleimon Tzouganakis | 2,196 | European Blitz 2025 | C46 |
| Jan 2026 | Miro Bobanac | 2,150 | 30th Bosnjaci Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,936 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,010 |
| ch-FRM U14 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,412 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Burns's chess games?
122 games by Michael Burns, from Mar 2023 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 Burns has played.
What does Michael Burns play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Michael Burns opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Burns answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Michael Burns play as White?
As White, Michael Burns's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Burns play as Black?
As Black, Michael Burns most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Michael Burns's FIDE rating?
Michael Burns is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michael Burns played?
Our database contains 122 games by Michael Burns, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 47 draws, 40 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Burns?
122 games by Michael Burns 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.