Prepare against Michael Christopher Cole
NGA · World #48,867 classical · FIDE ID 8503877
When preparing against Michael Christopher Cole, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Christopher Cole, covering Nov 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michael Christopher Cole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Christopher Cole 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 | 1,899 | 1,972 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 190 rated games against 159 different opponents, across 28 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 132 | 55 | 24 | 53 | 41.7% | 1,891 | 1,857 | 10 |
| Rapid | 28 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 64.3% | 1,899 | 1,859 | 8 |
| Blitz | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% | 2,037 | 1,877 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 30.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 43 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 51.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 25 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1,798 | 1,878 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,776 | 2,016 |
| 2024 | 31 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1,869 | 2,025 |
| 2023 | 53 | 29 | 8 | 16 | 1,903 | 1,863 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1,948 | 1,548 |
| 2021 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2,175 | 2,175 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,751 | 1,651 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,805 | 1,938 |
| 2018 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2016 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2,059 | 1,859 |
| 2015 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 2,101 | 1,763 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
Where Michael Christopher Cole has played
Nigeria (25) · England (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Christopher Cole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Christopher Cole's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Cole usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cole usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cole usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Michael Christopher Cole's chess games
All 33 games by Michael Christopher Cole in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Toluwanimi OKEMAKINDE | 2,203 | Lagos South West Open | C21 |
| Jan 2026 | Mohammad Abdulhamid | 1,871 | 4NCL Bradford U2000 | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | Richard Porter | 1,849 | 4NCL Bradford U2000 | A41 |
| Apr 2026 | Anum Sheikh | 1,791 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | James Howorth | 1,770 | 4NCL Bradford U2000 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja Positive Minds Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,789 |
| Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,821 |
| 4NCL Bradford U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
| 1st Lagos State Open | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Lagos South West Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Christopher Cole's chess games?
33 games by Michael Christopher Cole, from Nov 2015 to Nov 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 Christopher Cole has played.
What does Michael Christopher Cole play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Michael Christopher Cole opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Christopher Cole answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Michael Christopher Cole play as White?
As White, Michael Christopher Cole's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Christopher Cole play as Black?
As Black, Michael Christopher Cole most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michael Christopher Cole's FIDE rating?
Michael Christopher Cole is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Michael Christopher Cole played?
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Christopher Cole, covering Nov 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Christopher Cole?
33 games by Michael Christopher Cole 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.