Prepare against Michael J Hardman
United Kingdom · World #21,547 classical · FIDE ID 409324
Our database contains 103 games by Michael J Hardman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael J Hardman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael J Hardman 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 | 2,044 | 2,151 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 20 | 56 | 27 | 19.4% |
| As White | 50 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 18.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 11 | 27 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael J Hardman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael J Hardman's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 50.0% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 48.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hardman usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Hardman usually continues Bc4 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Hardman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hardman usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Hardman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hardman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Michael J Hardman's chess games
All 103 games by Michael J Hardman 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: 20 wins, 56 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Andrew N Greet | 2,266 | chT3b-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | E68 |
| May 2005 | Daniel Lindner | 2,247 | chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Mar 2006 | Anna Rudolf | 2,202 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | A47 |
| Sep 2001 | Richard S Jones | 2,154 | chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | C50 |
| Oct 2003 | Thomas W Day | 2,134 | chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,955 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,241 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael J Hardman's chess games?
103 games by Michael J Hardman, 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 J Hardman has played.
What does Michael J Hardman play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Michael J Hardman opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael J Hardman answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Michael J Hardman play as White?
As White, Michael J Hardman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael J Hardman play as Black?
As Black, Michael J Hardman most often plays: Philidor (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Michael J Hardman's FIDE rating?
Michael J Hardman is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Michael J Hardman played?
Our database contains 103 games by Michael J Hardman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 56 draws, 27 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael J Hardman?
103 games by Michael J Hardman 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.