Prepare against Michael Takahashi
United States · World #13,479 classical · FIDE ID 30911648
When preparing against Michael Takahashi, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (57%).
Our database contains 96 games by Michael Takahashi, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Takahashi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Takahashi 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 | 2,123 | 2,123 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 28 | 30 | 38 | 29.2% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Takahashi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Takahashi's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 51.1% | 32.6% |
| d4 | 19 | 42.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Takahashi usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Takahashi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Takahashi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Takahashi usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Takahashi usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Takahashi usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 96.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Takahashi's chess games
All 96 games by Michael Takahashi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 30 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Reyes Zavaleta,Fabian Ricardo | 2,282 | 19th American Continental | D80 |
| Sep 2020 | Viet Tuong Nguyen | 2,254 | US Collegiate Rapid | C07 |
| Mar 2024 | Eugene Yanayt | 2,133 | Foxwoods Open 16th | A40 |
| Dec 2023 | Patel Dhyana | 2,064 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | C10 |
| Oct 2024 | Joshua Xia | 2,012 | 18th SPICE Cup Open | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,829 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| 26th Denker Memorial | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Takahashi's chess games?
96 games by Michael Takahashi, from Oct 2015 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 Takahashi has played.
What does Michael Takahashi play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Michael Takahashi opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Takahashi answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Takahashi play as White?
As White, Michael Takahashi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Takahashi play as Black?
As Black, Michael Takahashi most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Michael Takahashi's FIDE rating?
Michael Takahashi is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michael Takahashi played?
Our database contains 96 games by Michael Takahashi, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 30 draws, 38 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Takahashi?
96 games by Michael Takahashi 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.