Prepare against Michael Stokes
CM · United Kingdom · World #53,045 classical · FIDE ID 442542
Our database contains 116 games by Michael Stokes, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Stokes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Stokes 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 | 1,881 | 2,223 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 41 | 30 | 45 | 35.3% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Stokes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Stokes's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Stokes usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stokes usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Michael Stokes's chess games
All 116 games by Michael Stokes in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 41 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Matthias Kierzek | 2,270 | chT-EU Seniors | E91 |
| Jun 2016 | Helge Gundersen | 2,144 | WchT Seniors 65 | C35 |
| Jul 2014 | Jan-Joost Lindner | 2,140 | WchT Seniors 65 | C30 |
| Jul 2014 | John F Wheeler | 2,121 | WchT Seniors 65 | C43 |
| Jul 2016 | Hans Petzold | 2,092 | WchT Seniors 65 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 34 | 16 | 2,092 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 1,845 |
| 21st ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,849 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,009 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-ENG Chessable Seniors 65+ | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,927 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Stokes's chess games?
116 games by Michael Stokes, from Aug 2014 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 Stokes has played.
What does Michael Stokes play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Michael Stokes opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Stokes answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael Stokes play as White?
As White, Michael Stokes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Stokes play as Black?
As Black, Michael Stokes most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Michael Stokes's FIDE rating?
Michael Stokes is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (May 2017).
How many games has Michael Stokes played?
Our database contains 116 games by Michael Stokes, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Stokes?
116 games by Michael Stokes 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.