Prepare against Michael Duke
United Kingdom · World #16,460 classical · FIDE ID 2402262
Our database contains 82 games by Michael Duke, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Duke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Duke 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 | 2,090 | 2,097 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,190 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,052 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 32 | 17 | 33 | 39.0% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Duke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Duke's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 51.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 46.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Duke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Duke usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Duke usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Duke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Duke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Duke usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Michael Duke's chess games
All 82 games by Michael Duke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Craig A Hanley | 2,435 | 31st Blackpool Open | C76 |
| Nov 2024 | Joar Olund | 2,366 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2024 | D27 |
| Apr 2025 | T Ernst | 2,301 | Paskturneringen Open | B50 |
| Apr 2025 | Vidar Grahn | 2,262 | Paskturneringen Open | C79 |
| Nov 2024 | Julius Schwartz | 2,171 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2024 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,118 |
| BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,007 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| 4th Bolton 4NCL Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
| Sligo Masters 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,969 |
| Paskturneringen Open | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Duke's chess games?
82 games by Michael Duke, from Jul 2006 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 Duke has played.
What does Michael Duke play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Michael Duke opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Duke answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Duke play as White?
As White, Michael Duke's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Anti-Grünfeld (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Duke play as Black?
As Black, Michael Duke most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Michael Duke's FIDE rating?
Michael Duke is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Michael Duke played?
Our database contains 82 games by Michael Duke, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Duke?
82 games by Michael Duke 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.