Prepare against Michael Longdin
United Kingdom · World #69,397 classical · FIDE ID 425885
When preparing against Michael Longdin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (44%).
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Longdin, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Longdin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Longdin 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 | 1,823 | 1,873 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 10 | 21 | 38.0% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Longdin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Longdin's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Longdin usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Longdin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Longdin usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
Michael Longdin's chess games
All 50 games by Michael Longdin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Chino NWACHUKWU | 1,974 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | A47 |
| Feb 2016 | Boabaid,Jorge Alberto Duardes | 1,895 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | A38 |
| Feb 2016 | Antonio Selva Salvador | 1,862 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | A46 |
| Jan 2017 | Emanuel Maman | 1,778 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | E60 |
| Jan 2017 | Bryan Robles | 1,711 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 20 | 11 | 1,654 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,675 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
| 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,778 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Longdin's chess games?
50 games by Michael Longdin, from May 2012 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 Longdin has played.
What does Michael Longdin play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Michael Longdin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Longdin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Michael Longdin play as White?
As White, Michael Longdin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Longdin play as Black?
As Black, Michael Longdin most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Michael Longdin's FIDE rating?
Michael Longdin is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Michael Longdin played?
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Longdin, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Longdin?
50 games by Michael Longdin 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.