Prepare against Michael Green
United Kingdom · World #18,534 classical · FIDE ID 437514
When preparing against Michael Green, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Michael Green, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Green's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Green 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 | 2,070 | 2,091 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,990 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,976 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 66 | 58 | 59 | 36.1% |
| As White | 82 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 101 | 37 | 28 | 36 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Green's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Green's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 40.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 24.4% | 37.5% |
| c3 | 14 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 15.9% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Green usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Green usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Green usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Green usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Green usually continues f4 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Green usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 20.0% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 14.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 88.9% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Michael Green's chess games
All 183 games by Michael Green in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Sep 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: 66 wins, 58 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,406 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | A80 |
| Feb 2021 | Laura Unuk | 2,389 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | A64 |
| Feb 2021 | James Eden | 2,294 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Markus Albert | 2,247 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A80 |
| Feb 2026 | Darryl Wolstencroft | 2,197 | 49th Blackpool Conference | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,313 |
| Glorney Cup | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,842 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,988 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,178 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Green's chess games?
183 games by Michael Green, from Jun 2014 to Sep 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 Green has played.
What does Michael Green play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Michael Green opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Green answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Green play as White?
As White, Michael Green's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Green play as Black?
As Black, Michael Green most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Michael Green's FIDE rating?
Michael Green is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michael Green played?
Our database contains 183 games by Michael Green, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 58 draws, 59 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Green?
183 games by Michael Green 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.