Prepare against Michael J Lexton
United Kingdom · World #27,342 classical · FIDE ID 1801678
Our database contains 89 games by Michael J Lexton, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael J Lexton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael J Lexton 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 | 2,002 | 2,061 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 27 | 45 | 17 | 30.3% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 25 | 5 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 89.4% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Lexton usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lexton usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lexton usually continues d3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Lexton usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lexton usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Michael J Lexton's chess games
All 89 games by Michael J Lexton in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 27 wins, 45 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,214 | Uxbridge Open | B07 |
| Oct 2012 | Philip A Tozer | 2,193 | 10th High Wycombe e2e4 Open | A08 |
| May 2011 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,157 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open | B75 |
| Mar 2008 | Charles Summers | 2,050 | ch-WLS | A04 |
| Oct 2010 | Craig Kennedy | 2,031 | Uxbridge Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2009 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,097 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-F | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Challengers-C | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,939 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Challengers E | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,833 |
| ch-WLS 57th | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-WLS 61st | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael J Lexton's chess games?
89 games by Michael J Lexton, from Jul 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 Lexton has played.
What does Michael J Lexton play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Michael J Lexton opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael J Lexton answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Michael J Lexton play as White?
As White, Michael J Lexton's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael J Lexton play as Black?
As Black, Michael J Lexton most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Michael J Lexton's FIDE rating?
Michael J Lexton is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Michael J Lexton played?
Our database contains 89 games by Michael J Lexton, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 45 draws, 17 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael J Lexton?
89 games by Michael J Lexton 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.