Prepare against Michael T Botteley
United Kingdom · World #49,693 classical · FIDE ID 427411
Our database contains 54 games by Michael T Botteley, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael T Botteley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael T Botteley 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 | 1,894 | 1,947 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,963 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 24 | 8 | 22 | 44.4% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael T Botteley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael T Botteley's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Botteley usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Botteley usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Botteley usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Botteley usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Botteley usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Michael T Botteley's chess games
All 54 games by Michael T Botteley in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Michael Fernandez | 2,263 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Martin Mitchell | 2,115 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A00 |
| Sep 2013 | Dominic L Bennett | 1,988 | Bedford e2e4 U2000 | E67 |
| Feb 2013 | Maksim Cheslavski | 1,966 | London Imperial College Open | B00 |
| Feb 2013 | Alan Hayward | 1,925 | London Imperial College Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,984 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 02 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,898 |
| London Imperial College Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,954 |
| Bedford e2e4 U2000 | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 03 | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 07 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael T Botteley's chess games?
54 games by Michael T Botteley, from Feb 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 T Botteley has played.
What does Michael T Botteley play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Michael T Botteley opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael T Botteley answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael T Botteley play as White?
As White, Michael T Botteley's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael T Botteley play as Black?
As Black, Michael T Botteley most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michael T Botteley's FIDE rating?
Michael T Botteley is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Michael T Botteley played?
Our database contains 54 games by Michael T Botteley, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael T Botteley?
54 games by Michael T Botteley 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.