Prepare against Michael Diedrick
Jamaica · World #75,427 classical · FIDE ID 7400969
When preparing against Michael Diedrick, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 112 games by Michael Diedrick, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Diedrick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Diedrick 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 | 1,804 | 1,923 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,917 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,842 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 41 | 32 | 39 | 36.6% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Diedrick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Diedrick's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 67.9% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 32.1% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Diedrick usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Diedrick usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Diedrick usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Diedrick usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Diedrick usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Diedrick usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Michael Diedrick's chess games
All 112 games by Michael Diedrick in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 41 wins, 32 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Robert Wheeler | 2,118 | Kingston Millionaire Qualifier | B08 |
| Aug 2015 | Geoffrey Byfield | 2,027 | Kingston Millionaire Qualifier | B01 |
| Jul 2016 | Robert Wheeler | 2,016 | Kingston Roper Memorial | B47 |
| Jul 2016 | Ian Wilkinson | 1,874 | Kingston Roper Memorial | D35 |
| Jul 2015 | Markland Douglas | 1,871 | Kingston Roper Memorial | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston President's Invitational | 2015 | 25 | 14 | 1,898 |
| Kingston Roper Memorial | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 1,958 |
| ch-JAM | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 1,787 |
| Jamaica Masters | 1998 | 8 | 3 | – |
| ch-JAM Roper Memorial Seniors | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,900 |
| ch-WchT U26 02 Final C | 1980 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| Jamaica Open | 1997 | 6 | 4 | – |
| Kingston Millionaire Qualifier | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,077 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ian Wilkinson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Diedrick's chess games?
112 games by Michael Diedrick, from Sep 2011 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 Diedrick has played.
What does Michael Diedrick play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Michael Diedrick opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Diedrick answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Diedrick play as White?
As White, Michael Diedrick's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Diedrick play as Black?
As Black, Michael Diedrick most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Michael Diedrick's FIDE rating?
Michael Diedrick is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Michael Diedrick played?
Our database contains 112 games by Michael Diedrick, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 32 draws, 39 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Diedrick?
112 games by Michael Diedrick 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.