Prepare against Michael Dougherty
FM · Canada · World #12,483 classical · FIDE ID 2601559
Our database contains 686 games by Michael Dougherty, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Dougherty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Dougherty 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 | 2,135 | 2,260 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,180 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,172 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 686 | 276 | 162 | 248 | 40.2% |
| As White | 349 | 148 | 90 | 111 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 337 | 128 | 72 | 137 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Dougherty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Dougherty's side.
First moves as White (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 51.6% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 24.1% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 66 | 18.9% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.3% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Dougherty usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Dougherty usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Dougherty usually continues Bg5 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Dougherty usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dougherty usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Dougherty usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 61.3% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 26 | 17.3% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 12 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 61 | 51.7% | 56.6% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 16.9% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 6.8% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Michael Dougherty's chess games
All 686 games by Michael Dougherty in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 276 wins, 162 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 95 | 34/23/38 | 35.8% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/11/12 | 45.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Yuri Shulman | 2,552 | 28th World Open | E92 |
| Aug 1984 | Lawrence A. Day | 2,490 | Quebec Open | A65 |
| Apr 2004 | John Donaldson | 2,459 | 06th Foxwoods Open | D41 |
| Jul 2000 | Valeriane Gaprindashvili | 2,446 | 28th World Open | A46 |
| Sep 2010 | Victor Plotkin | 2,428 | Toronto Labour Day Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 35 | 20 | 2,196 |
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-CAN | 2015 | 27 | 13 | 2,226 |
| North Bay Open | 1998 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,384 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2005 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,270 |
| Toronto Open | 1998 | 17 | 9 | 2,306 |
| Guelph Open | 2005 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| Toronto | 1996 | 12 | 6 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Dougherty's chess games?
686 games by Michael Dougherty, from Apr 2003 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 Dougherty has played.
What does Michael Dougherty play on the first move as White?
Across 349 games with White in our database, Michael Dougherty opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Dougherty answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Dougherty play as White?
As White, Michael Dougherty's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Dougherty play as Black?
As Black, Michael Dougherty most often plays: Modern Defense (95 games, 35.8% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 337 games.
What is Michael Dougherty's FIDE rating?
Michael Dougherty is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michael Dougherty played?
Our database contains 686 games by Michael Dougherty, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 162 draws, 248 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Dougherty?
686 games by Michael Dougherty 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.