Prepare against Michael D Sole
New Zealand · World #40,440 classical · FIDE ID 4309030
Our database contains 236 games by Michael D Sole, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael D Sole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael D Sole 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 | 1,933 | 1,935 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,938 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,882 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 107 | 45 | 84 | 45.3% |
| As White | 117 | 59 | 19 | 39 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 119 | 48 | 26 | 45 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael D Sole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael D Sole's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 68.4% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 32 | 27.4% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sole usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sole usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sole usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sole usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sole usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sole usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 42.9% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 21 | 37.5% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 12.5% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 81.8% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Michael D Sole's chess games
All 236 games by Michael D Sole in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 107 wins, 45 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Ben Hague | 2,381 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | B32 |
| Jan 2022 | Anthony F Ker | 2,303 | 129th NZL-ch Open | B36 |
| Jan 2022 | Russell John Dive | 2,265 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | C24 |
| Mar 2018 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,194 | Wellington Open | A00 |
| May 2022 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,194 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 1,877 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 1,809 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 1,847 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 16 | 8 | 1,679 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,700 |
| ch-Wellington CC Open | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 1,872 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael D Sole's chess games?
236 games by Michael D Sole, from Feb 2018 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 D Sole has played.
What does Michael D Sole play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Michael D Sole opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael D Sole answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Michael D Sole play as White?
As White, Michael D Sole's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael D Sole play as Black?
As Black, Michael D Sole most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Michael D Sole's FIDE rating?
Michael D Sole is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (May 2024).
How many games has Michael D Sole played?
Our database contains 236 games by Michael D Sole, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 45 draws, 84 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael D Sole?
236 games by Michael D Sole 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.