Prepare against Michael Owen
CM · IDN · World #7,788 classical · FIDE ID 7104820
Our database contains 91 games by Michael Owen, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Owen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Owen 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 | 2,209 | 2,222 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,021 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 37.4% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 10 | 13 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Owen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Owen's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 97.7% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Owen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Michael Owen's chess games
All 91 games by Michael Owen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Xiangyi Liu | 2,370 | Hanoi IM June | C10 |
| Jan 2025 | Thanh Ninh Vo | 2,362 | Hanoi IM1 | A15 |
| Jun 2023 | Prin Laohawirapap | 2,349 | Thailand Open | B36 |
| Jun 2025 | J Jeet | 2,298 | Hanoi IM June | B99 |
| Mar 2021 | Luka Vojinovic | 2,265 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 22 | 7.5 | 1,982 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,063 |
| Hanoi IM2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| Hanoi IM1 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Thailand Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Hanoi IM June | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| Tanglin Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Owen's chess games?
91 games by Michael Owen, from Jul 2013 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 Owen has played.
What does Michael Owen play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Michael Owen opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Owen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Owen play as White?
As White, Michael Owen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Owen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Owen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Michael Owen's FIDE rating?
Michael Owen is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Michael Owen played?
Our database contains 91 games by Michael Owen, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 33 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Owen?
91 games by Michael Owen 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.