Prepare against Michael Dunkley
United Kingdom · World #87,505 classical · FIDE ID 435686
When preparing against Michael Dunkley, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 74 games by Michael Dunkley, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Dunkley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Dunkley 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 | 1,766 | 1,884 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 24.3% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Dunkley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Dunkley's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 64.9% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 29.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Dunkley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Dunkley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Dunkley usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Dunkley usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dunkley usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Dunkley usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Michael Dunkley's chess games
All 74 games by Michael Dunkley in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | John Hickman | 1,965 | 7th Birmingham 4NCL Open B | C18 |
| Apr 2016 | Bernard Price | 1,930 | 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | A80 |
| Apr 2015 | Ronald Plater | 1,895 | 2nd Wakefield 4NCL Major Open | A46 |
| Oct 2019 | Edward T Bromilow | 1,867 | 23rd South Normanton 4NCL Open B | B11 |
| Apr 2016 | Richard Desmedt | 1,850 | 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Berks & Bucks A | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,312 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,537 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,776 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1950 | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,360 |
| 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| 30th Daventry 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Dunkley's chess games?
74 games by Michael Dunkley, from Oct 2015 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 Dunkley has played.
What does Michael Dunkley play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michael Dunkley opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Dunkley answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Dunkley play as White?
As White, Michael Dunkley's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Dunkley play as Black?
As Black, Michael Dunkley most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Michael Dunkley's FIDE rating?
Michael Dunkley is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Michael Dunkley played?
Our database contains 74 games by Michael Dunkley, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Dunkley?
74 games by Michael Dunkley 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.