Prepare against Michael W Healey
United Kingdom · World #14,420 classical · FIDE ID 410012
When preparing against Michael W Healey, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Michael W Healey, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael W Healey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael W Healey 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 | 2,112 | 2,189 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,220 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,172 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 134 | 71 | 111 | 42.4% |
| As White | 155 | 77 | 29 | 49 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 161 | 57 | 42 | 62 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael W Healey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael W Healey's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 81.9% | 59.8% |
| b4 | 17 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 10 | 6.5% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Healey usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Healey usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Healey usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Healey usually continues Bb2 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Healey usually continues Bb2 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Healey usually continues b5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 80.0% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.6% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 82.8% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Michael W Healey's chess games
All 316 games by Michael W Healey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 134 wins, 71 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 16/3/7 | 61.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 15/11/13 | 38.5% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E10 | English Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,629 | London Acton Simul | A28 |
| Feb 2019 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,427 | Nancy Meurthe Blitz 17th | A00 |
| Feb 2019 | Fred Berend | 2,373 | Nancy Meurthe Blitz 17th | A00 |
| Aug 2011 | Augustin Madan | 2,326 | 4th Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | C00 |
| Feb 2019 | Samir Mohammad | 2,302 | Nancy Meurthe Blitz 17th | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 2,147 |
| ch-4NCL Rapid | 2014 | 14 | 5 | 2,147 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Challengers-C | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,022 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| 2nd Kingston-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| 4th Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| Sliema XYChess | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| 21st Heraklion Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael W Healey's chess games?
316 games by Michael W Healey, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 W Healey has played.
What does Michael W Healey play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Michael W Healey opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael W Healey answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael W Healey play as White?
As White, Michael W Healey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 61.5% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Orangutan opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael W Healey play as Black?
As Black, Michael W Healey most often plays: Indian Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Michael W Healey's FIDE rating?
Michael W Healey is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Michael W Healey played?
Our database contains 316 games by Michael W Healey, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 71 draws, 111 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael W Healey?
316 games by Michael W Healey 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.