Prepare against Michael Fielding
United Kingdom · World #64,870 classical · FIDE ID 447269
When preparing against Michael Fielding, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (89%).
Our database contains 44 games by Michael Fielding, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Fielding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Fielding 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 | 1,838 | 1,846 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,821 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,843 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22.7% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Fielding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Fielding's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Fielding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Fielding usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Fielding usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Fielding usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fielding usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Fielding usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Fielding's chess games
All 44 games by Michael Fielding in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Marko Sauer | 2,081 | 30th ch-NATO | B20 |
| Dec 2018 | Piotr Niedbal | 1,940 | London Classic U2050 Open 10th | E73 |
| Sep 2019 | Jon S Middaugh | 1,918 | 30th ch-NATO | A85 |
| Aug 2018 | Cathal J Murphy | 1,661 | IRL-ch Weekender Open | A84 |
| Jul 2015 | Kestutis Muzas | 1,557 | ch-NATO 26th | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,768 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,956 |
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,435 |
| London Classic U2050 Open 10th | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,929 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,590 |
| Weymouth Minor Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,286 |
| IRL-ch Weekender Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,664 |
| Armed Forces Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Fielding's chess games?
44 games by Michael Fielding, from Aug 2015 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 Fielding has played.
What does Michael Fielding play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michael Fielding opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Fielding answers 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Michael Fielding play as White?
As White, Michael Fielding's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Fielding play as Black?
As Black, Michael Fielding most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michael Fielding's FIDE rating?
Michael Fielding is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Michael Fielding played?
Our database contains 44 games by Michael Fielding, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Fielding?
44 games by Michael Fielding 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.