Prepare against Michael Moore
United States · World #59,247 classical · FIDE ID 30924600
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Moore, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Moore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Moore 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 | 1,859 | 1,931 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 43 | 9 | 78 | 33.1% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 4 | 37 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 5 | 41 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Moore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Moore's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 77.4% | 32.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 16.1% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 32.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Moore usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Moore usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Moore usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 65.9% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Michael Moore's chess games
All 130 games by Michael Moore in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 43 wins, 9 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Cristian Salas Arros | 2,343 | Internet Section 17-B | B21 |
| Sep 2020 | Emily Nguyen | 2,280 | US Collegiate Rapid | D38 |
| Mar 2003 | Aleksandar Naumov | 2,212 | Internet Section 16-B | B02 |
| Mar 2003 | Jacob Henriksson | 2,161 | Internet Section 18-A | A40 |
| Mar 2003 | Daniel Catta Preta | 2,134 | Internet Section 18-A | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| Texas Collegiate Finals | 2025 | 11 | 0 | 2,068 |
| Vancouver Open | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,474 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,286 |
| Internet Section 16-B | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| Internet Section 18-B | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,222 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,919 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Moore's chess games?
130 games by Michael Moore, from Jul 2017 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 Moore has played.
What does Michael Moore play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Michael Moore opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Moore answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Moore play as White?
As White, Michael Moore's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Moore play as Black?
As Black, Michael Moore most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Michael Moore's FIDE rating?
Michael Moore is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Michael Moore played?
Our database contains 130 games by Michael Moore, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 9 draws, 78 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Moore?
130 games by Michael Moore 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.