Prepare against Michael I Connor
United Kingdom · World #95,801 classical · FIDE ID 420654
When preparing against Michael I Connor, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 49 games by Michael I Connor, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael I Connor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael I Connor 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 | 1,741 | 1,779 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,649 | 1,788 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 7 | 28 | 28.6% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael I Connor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael I Connor's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 27.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 27.1% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Connor usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Connor usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Connor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Michael I Connor's chess games
All 49 games by Michael I Connor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Alastair Irving | 2,096 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | B03 |
| Mar 2011 | Brendan D Kane | 2,010 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | D34 |
| Mar 2010 | K Azizur Rahman | 1,970 | Uxbridge Open Major | D88 |
| Feb 2020 | Daniel C Sheppard | 1,862 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | A41 |
| Dec 2019 | Oleg Cukovs | 1,844 | Leyland 2-Day Weekend U1900 | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,760 |
| Uxbridge Open Major | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| Leyland 2-Day Weekend U1900 | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,409 |
| Telford 4NCL Major Open 22nd | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,641 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,777 |
| 4th North Wales Major Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,755 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,805 |
| 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael I Connor's chess games?
49 games by Michael I Connor, from Jul 2011 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 I Connor has played.
What does Michael I Connor play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Michael I Connor opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael I Connor answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael I Connor play as White?
As White, Michael I Connor's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael I Connor play as Black?
As Black, Michael I Connor most often plays: Alekhine Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Michael I Connor's FIDE rating?
Michael I Connor is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,649 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Michael I Connor played?
Our database contains 49 games by Michael I Connor, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael I Connor?
49 games by Michael I Connor 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.