Prepare against Michael Whale
United Kingdom · World #66,522 classical · FIDE ID 1803123
When preparing against Michael Whale, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Whale, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Whale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Whale 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 | 1,833 | 1,864 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 30.2% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Whale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Whale's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Whale usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Whale usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Whale usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Whale usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Whale usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Whale's chess games
All 43 games by Michael Whale in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Alex Bullen | 1,994 | High Wycombe e2e4 Open U2050 | B12 |
| Jan 2013 | Roger Greatorex | 1,902 | Chester e2e4 Open B | A80 |
| Jan 2013 | Nick Burrows | 1,900 | Chester e2e4 Open B | E07 |
| Apr 2014 | Syringa Lyn Camp | 1,777 | ch-WLS 60th | C01 |
| Feb 2018 | Martin C Jones | 1,769 | Dyfed Open 47th | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS 60th | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,717 |
| Coventry e2e4 U1950 Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| 45th Dyfed Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,764 |
| Dyfed Open 47th | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| Dyfed Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,727 |
| Chester e2e4 Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,965 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,701 |
| Dyfed Open 44th | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Whale's chess games?
43 games by Michael Whale, from Feb 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 Whale has played.
What does Michael Whale play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Michael Whale opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Whale answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Michael Whale play as White?
As White, Michael Whale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Whale play as Black?
As Black, Michael Whale most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Whale's FIDE rating?
Michael Whale is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Michael Whale played?
Our database contains 43 games by Michael Whale, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Whale?
43 games by Michael Whale 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.