Prepare against Michael Kwan
DEU · World #23,903 classical · FIDE ID 12991368
When preparing against Michael Kwan, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Michael Kwan, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kwan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kwan 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 | 2,026 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 24 | 14 | 34.5% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kwan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kwan's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 93.1% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kwan usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kwan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Kwan usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kwan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kwan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Michael Kwan's chess games
All 58 games by Michael Kwan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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, 24 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Eric Rolle | 2,130 | Regionalliga SW 9900 | A35 |
| Oct 2014 | Ilia Bluvshtein | 2,088 | 24th Wch Seniors 50 | B48 |
| Oct 2000 | Bozidar Begna | 2,075 | Regionalliga SW 0001 | B22 |
| Feb 2014 | Ewald Fichtner | 2,040 | Regionalliga SW 1314 | A58 |
| Dec 2018 | Bernhard Czap | 2,031 | Landesliga Sued 1819 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Regionalliga SW 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| 17th GER Seniors Derby | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| Landesliga Sued 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,966 |
| Regionalliga SW 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| Landesliga Sued 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,291 |
| Regionalliga SW 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,901 |
| Regionalliga SW 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kwan's chess games?
58 games by Michael Kwan, from Dec 2014 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 Kwan has played.
What does Michael Kwan play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael Kwan opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kwan answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Kwan play as White?
As White, Michael Kwan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kwan play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kwan most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Michael Kwan's FIDE rating?
Michael Kwan is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Kwan played?
Our database contains 58 games by Michael Kwan, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 24 draws, 14 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kwan?
58 games by Michael Kwan 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.