Prepare against Michael C Truran
United Kingdom · World #16,806 classical · FIDE ID 405272
Our database contains 111 games by Michael C Truran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael C Truran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael C Truran 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 | 2,086 | 2,215 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 36 | 52 | 23 | 32.4% |
| As White | 66 | 24 | 30 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael C Truran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael C Truran's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 98.5% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Truran usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Truran usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Truran usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Truran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Michael C Truran's chess games
All 111 games by Michael C Truran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 36 wins, 52 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1993 | Craig S M Thomson | 2,335 | 1st chT-BCF 9394 (4NCL) | E61 |
| Jan 1995 | Darryl Wolstencroft | 2,190 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | A81 |
| Nov 2017 | Clive A Frostick | 2,166 | chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D20 |
| Mar 1995 | Leighton Williams | 2,150 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | E61 |
| Nov 1994 | Ingrid Lauterbach | 2,145 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| 1st chT-BCF 9394 (4NCL) | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| chT2a-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,057 |
| chT2b-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,043 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| chT4-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 5 | 4 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael C Truran's chess games?
111 games by Michael C Truran, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 C Truran has played.
What does Michael C Truran play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Michael C Truran opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael C Truran answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael C Truran play as White?
As White, Michael C Truran's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael C Truran play as Black?
As Black, Michael C Truran most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Michael C Truran's FIDE rating?
Michael C Truran is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (May 2010).
How many games has Michael C Truran played?
Our database contains 111 games by Michael C Truran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 52 draws, 23 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael C Truran?
111 games by Michael C Truran 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.