Prepare against Michael F G Duggan
United Kingdom · World #34,501 classical · FIDE ID 406600
When preparing against Michael F G Duggan, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 79 games by Michael F G Duggan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael F G Duggan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael F G Duggan 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 | 1,961 | 2,096 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,038 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 22 | 35 | 22 | 27.8% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael F G Duggan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael F G Duggan's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 78.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Duggan usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Duggan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Duggan usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Duggan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Duggan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Michael F G Duggan's chess games
All 79 games by Michael F G Duggan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 35 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Akshay Kumar Jain | 2,242 | Portsmouth Open | B01 |
| Feb 2006 | Francis Rayner | 2,212 | Portsmouth Open | B22 |
| Jan 2006 | Martin P Burrows | 2,200 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | B92 |
| Nov 2005 | Alan M Brown | 2,142 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Jan 2006 | Graham Smith | 2,138 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Smith & Williamson YM B | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| Jersey Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,263 |
| Portsmouth Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
| Frome Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,003 |
| 32nd Frome Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael F G Duggan's chess games?
79 games by Michael F G Duggan, from Apr 2003 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 F G Duggan has played.
What does Michael F G Duggan play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michael F G Duggan opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael F G Duggan answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael F G Duggan play as White?
As White, Michael F G Duggan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael F G Duggan play as Black?
As Black, Michael F G Duggan most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Michael F G Duggan's FIDE rating?
Michael F G Duggan is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michael F G Duggan played?
Our database contains 79 games by Michael F G Duggan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 35 draws, 22 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael F G Duggan?
79 games by Michael F G Duggan 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.