Prepare against Michael Nicholas Longano
ZAF · World #28,833 classical · FIDE ID 14320509
Our database contains 53 games by Michael Nicholas Longano, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Nicholas Longano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Nicholas Longano 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 | 1,993 | 2,098 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,009 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,006 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 35.8% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Nicholas Longano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Nicholas Longano's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Longano usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Longano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Longano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Longano usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Longano usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Nicholas Longano's chess games
All 53 games by Michael Nicholas Longano in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | John Oyeyemi FAWOLE | 2,214 | Durban Open | A10 |
| Sep 2014 | Khaled Mona | 2,173 | Durban Open | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Tyler Nevin | 1,997 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | B69 |
| Sep 2014 | Goodwill Khoa | 1,993 | Durban Open | A34 |
| Sep 2014 | Themba Nene | 1,933 | Durban Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,008 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,868 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,021 |
| Johannesburg Sandton Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Nicholas Longano's chess games?
53 games by Michael Nicholas Longano, from Nov 2014 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 Nicholas Longano has played.
What does Michael Nicholas Longano play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Michael Nicholas Longano opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Nicholas Longano answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Nicholas Longano play as White?
As White, Michael Nicholas Longano's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Nicholas Longano play as Black?
As Black, Michael Nicholas Longano most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michael Nicholas Longano's FIDE rating?
Michael Nicholas Longano is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Michael Nicholas Longano played?
Our database contains 53 games by Michael Nicholas Longano, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Nicholas Longano?
53 games by Michael Nicholas Longano 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.