Prepare against Michael Lurie
Israel · World #4,404 classical · FIDE ID 2803844
When preparing against Michael Lurie, expect 1.Nf3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Michael Lurie, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Lurie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Lurie 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 | 2,291 | 2,362 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,295 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 25 | 45 | 43 | 21.9% |
| As White | 61 | 15 | 28 | 18 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Lurie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Lurie's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 60.7% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 23 | 37.7% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 48.6% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Lurie usually continues b3 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lurie usually continues b3 (39.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lurie usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lurie usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Lurie usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lurie usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Michael Lurie's chess games
All 114 games by Michael Lurie 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: 25 wins, 45 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/0 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1996 | Garry Kasparov | 2,785 | Jerusalem Simul | A16 |
| Apr 2019 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,525 | chT-ISR | B27 |
| May 2023 | Alexander Kaspi | 2,412 | chT-ISR | E60 |
| Mar 2019 | Mikhail Botvinnik | 2,379 | chT-ISR | A44 |
| Jan 1998 | Albert Bokros | 2,365 | ch-EU U16 | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 26 | 10 | 2,322 |
| Tel Aviv Spring | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| Petah Tikva-B | 1996 | 9 | 2 | 1,997 |
| ch-ISR U16 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,478 |
| Wch U12 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT-ISR 13 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Lurie's chess games?
114 games by Michael Lurie, 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 Lurie has played.
What does Michael Lurie play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Michael Lurie opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Lurie answers 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Lurie play as White?
As White, Michael Lurie's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Lurie play as Black?
As Black, Michael Lurie most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Michael Lurie's FIDE rating?
Michael Lurie is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Michael Lurie played?
Our database contains 114 games by Michael Lurie, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 45 draws, 43 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Lurie?
114 games by Michael Lurie 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.