Prepare against Mick Godding
NLD · World #45,061 classical · FIDE ID 1043340
Our database contains 52 games by Mick Godding, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mick Godding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mick Godding 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 | 1,913 | 1,946 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 36.5% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mick Godding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mick Godding's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| f4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Godding usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Godding usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Godding usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Godding usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Godding usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Mick Godding's chess games
All 52 games by Mick Godding in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Vincent Wolters | 1,882 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | B01 |
| May 2022 | Pascal Boittin | 1,772 | Utrecht Keres Memorial | B01 |
| Aug 2009 | Vaclav Ocelik | 1,771 | Enschede Open C U14 | C45 |
| Jun 2014 | Wolfgang Roemhild | 1,743 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | A00 |
| May 2010 | Rene Coenjaerts | 1,717 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,975 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,590 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,623 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,621 |
| Enschede Open C U14 | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,520 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 1,578 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mick Godding's chess games?
52 games by Mick Godding, from Aug 2012 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 Mick Godding has played.
What does Mick Godding play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Mick Godding opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mick Godding answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Mick Godding play as White?
As White, Mick Godding's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mick Godding play as Black?
As Black, Mick Godding most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Mick Godding's FIDE rating?
Mick Godding is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Mick Godding played?
Our database contains 52 games by Mick Godding, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mick Godding?
52 games by Mick Godding 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.