Prepare against Michael Desire
France · World #89,070 classical · FIDE ID 36005592
When preparing against Michael Desire, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 78 games by Michael Desire, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Desire's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Desire 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 | 1,762 | 1,836 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 44 | 12 | 22 | 56.4% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 25 | 6 | 8 | 64.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Desire's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Desire's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 76.9% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Desire usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Desire usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Desire usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Desire usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Desire usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Desire usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 83.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Michael Desire's chess games
All 78 games by Michael Desire in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 44 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Wolfram Schneider | 1,988 | 17th Reunion Open | A15 |
| Oct 2013 | Christophe Pinot | 1,965 | 15th Reunion Open | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Nicolas Calmels | 1,945 | 17th Reunion Open | B84 |
| Oct 2014 | Golam Kibria | 1,899 | 16th Reunion Open | E20 |
| Oct 2014 | Andriamahenina Rajaonson | 1,864 | 16th Reunion Open | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reunion Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,522 |
| 20th Reunion Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,540 |
| 14th Reunion Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,698 |
| 17th Reunion Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,956 |
| 15th Reunion Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,849 |
| 16th Reunion Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,895 |
| 21st Reunion Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,722 |
| 18th Reunion Open | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Desire's chess games?
78 games by Michael Desire, from Nov 2012 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 Desire has played.
What does Michael Desire play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Michael Desire opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Desire answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Michael Desire play as White?
As White, Michael Desire's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Desire play as Black?
As Black, Michael Desire most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Michael Desire's FIDE rating?
Michael Desire is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Michael Desire played?
Our database contains 78 games by Michael Desire, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (56.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Desire?
78 games by Michael Desire 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.