Prepare against Michael Song
IM · Canada · World #1,858 classical · FIDE ID 2613190
Our database contains 631 games by Michael Song, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Song's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Song 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 | 2,390 | 2,437 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,425 | 2,426 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,335 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 631 | 273 | 154 | 204 | 43.3% |
| As White | 317 | 145 | 73 | 99 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 314 | 128 | 81 | 105 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Song's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Song's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 202 | 63.7% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 80 | 25.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.7% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Song usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 55.3% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 50 | 35.5% | 62.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.0% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 55.3% | 48.5% |
| f5 | 22 | 17.9% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 15 | 12.2% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.3% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Michael Song's chess games
All 631 games by Michael Song in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 273 wins, 154 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 31 | 17/5/9 | 54.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/1/12 | 40.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,678 | Titled Tue | A47 |
| Dec 2016 | Nikolay Noritsyn | 2,614 | Toronto Hart House Holidays Open | B48 |
| Dec 2015 | Razvan Preotu | 2,607 | Hart House Holiday Open | E51 |
| Jul 2015 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,570 | 43rd World Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 225 | 114.5 | 2,330 |
| Toronto | 2013 | 21 | 13 | 2,447 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,234 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,346 |
| Aurora Fall Open | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| Toronto NAYCC U18 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Song's chess games?
631 games by Michael Song, from Nov 2010 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 Song has played.
What does Michael Song play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Michael Song opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Song answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Song play as White?
As White, Michael Song's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Song play as Black?
As Black, Michael Song most often plays: Dutch Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Michael Song's FIDE rating?
Michael Song is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,425 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Michael Song played?
Our database contains 631 games by Michael Song, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 273 wins, 154 draws, 204 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Song?
631 games by Michael Song 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.