Prepare against Michael J Gunn
United Kingdom · World #122,067 classical · FIDE ID 409030
When preparing against Michael J Gunn, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Michael J Gunn, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael J Gunn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael J Gunn 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 | 1,667 | 1,789 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 52 | 81 | 98 | 22.5% |
| As White | 113 | 24 | 42 | 47 | 21.2% |
| As Black | 118 | 28 | 39 | 51 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael J Gunn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael J Gunn's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 59 | 52.2% | 33.9% |
| e4 | 38 | 33.6% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 12.4% | 39.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Gunn usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gunn usually continues g3 (38.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Gunn usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gunn usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gunn usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gunn usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 71.0% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 17.7% | 40.9% |
| b6 | 4 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 39.4% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| b6 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Michael J Gunn's chess games
All 231 games by Michael J Gunn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 52 wins, 81 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Rafael Alberto Lopez Diaz | 1,854 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | A25 |
| Jan 2017 | Jose Antonio Rios Gonzalez | 1,847 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | C10 |
| Oct 2016 | Neil Derrick | 1,829 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | B22 |
| Oct 2022 | Claude Dubois | 1,807 | 46th Guernsey Open | B01 |
| Jul 2012 | Nicholas Mahoney | 1,803 | ch-BCF Major Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 20 | 5 | 1,633 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,542 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,624 |
| 88th Hastings Masters Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 8 | 2 | 1,744 |
| 89th Hastings Masters Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,496 |
| 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,542 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael J Gunn's chess games?
231 games by Michael J Gunn, from Sep 2009 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 J Gunn has played.
What does Michael J Gunn play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Michael J Gunn opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael J Gunn answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games).
What openings does Michael J Gunn play as White?
As White, Michael J Gunn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 19.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael J Gunn play as Black?
As Black, Michael J Gunn most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Michael J Gunn's FIDE rating?
Michael J Gunn is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Michael J Gunn played?
Our database contains 231 games by Michael J Gunn, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 81 draws, 98 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael J Gunn?
231 games by Michael J Gunn 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.