Prepare against Michael Ridge
United Kingdom · World #48,176 classical · FIDE ID 2401894
When preparing against Michael Ridge, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Michael Ridge, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ridge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ridge 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 | 1,900 | 1,927 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,981 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 54 | 68 | 84 | 26.2% |
| As White | 104 | 32 | 27 | 45 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 22 | 41 | 39 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ridge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ridge's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 26.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ridge usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 87.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 90.9% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Ridge's chess games
All 206 games by Michael Ridge in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 54 wins, 68 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Mark J L Orr | 2,208 | Perth Open | A28 |
| Sep 2010 | Richard Birkett | 2,107 | Grangemouth Premier | A36 |
| Jul 2017 | John W Waterfield | 1,967 | North Wales Open | E79 |
| Jan 2016 | Duncan A F Campbell | 1,955 | 1st Livingston Open | A04 |
| Jan 2016 | Neil Coward | 1,952 | BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,808 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,940 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ridge's chess games?
206 games by Michael Ridge, from May 2011 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 Ridge has played.
What does Michael Ridge play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Michael Ridge opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ridge answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Ridge play as White?
As White, Michael Ridge's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ridge play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ridge most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Michael Ridge's FIDE rating?
Michael Ridge is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Michael Ridge played?
Our database contains 206 games by Michael Ridge, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 68 draws, 84 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ridge?
206 games by Michael Ridge 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.