Prepare against Michael D. Sharpe
Canada · World #143,113 classical · FIDE ID 2613204
When preparing against Michael D. Sharpe, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Michael D. Sharpe, covering Oct 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael D. Sharpe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael D. Sharpe 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 | 1,613 | 1,674 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,657 | 1,657 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 19.4% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 151 rated games against 134 different opponents, across 25 events in 1 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 | 137 | 27 | 43 | 67 | 19.7% | 1,639 | 1,514 | 5 |
| Blitz | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 28.6% | – | – | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 15.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 39 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 28.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1,567 | 1,467 |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1,689 | 1,689 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1,483 | 1,333 |
| 2023 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1,535 | 1,435 |
| 2022 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 1,736 | 1,602 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1,453 | 1,213 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,383 | 1,383 |
| 2018 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 1,559 | 1,392 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,675 | 1,941 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,871 | 1,671 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1,919 | 1,519 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,919 | 1,719 |
| 2010 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2,036 | 1,716 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael D. Sharpe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael D. Sharpe's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sharpe usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sharpe usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Sharpe usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sharpe usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Sharpe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Sharpe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Michael D. Sharpe's chess games
All 36 games by Michael D. Sharpe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Jacques Marchand | 1,882 | Quebec Open U2000 | A37 |
| Jul 2018 | Sang Kil Kay | 1,687 | Quebec Open U2000 | B55 |
| Jul 2011 | Ken Le | 1,660 | 48th Canadian Open | A00 |
| Jul 2016 | Theo Mathews | 1,588 | Quebec Open U2000 | B73 |
| Jul 2018 | Robert J Armstrong | 1,512 | Quebec Open U2000 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2018 | 15 | 5 | 1,617 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,737 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-Quebec Open B | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,627 |
| Aurora Spring Open U2000 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael D. Sharpe's chess games?
36 games by Michael D. Sharpe, from Oct 2012 to Oct 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 D. Sharpe has played.
What does Michael D. Sharpe play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael D. Sharpe opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael D. Sharpe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Michael D. Sharpe play as White?
As White, Michael D. Sharpe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael D. Sharpe play as Black?
As Black, Michael D. Sharpe most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael D. Sharpe's FIDE rating?
Michael D. Sharpe is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess and 1,657 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,674 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Michael D. Sharpe played?
Our database contains 36 games by Michael D. Sharpe, covering Oct 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael D. Sharpe?
36 games by Michael D. Sharpe 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.