Prepare against Mike Bramson
United Kingdom · World #59,610 classical · FIDE ID 423947
Our database contains 281 games by Mike Bramson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike Bramson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Bramson 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 | 1,857 | 1,899 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,921 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,961 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 92 | 49 | 140 | 32.7% |
| As White | 142 | 51 | 20 | 71 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 139 | 41 | 29 | 69 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Bramson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Bramson's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 100.0% | 43.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bramson usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bramson usually continues Nc3 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bramson usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 86.5% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Mike Bramson's chess games
All 281 games by Mike Bramson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 92 wins, 49 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Jagadeesh Siddharth | 2,331 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Stuart Clarke | 2,241 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B40 |
| Apr 2015 | Peter Shaw | 2,160 | 2nd Wakefield 4NCL Open | B07 |
| Jun 2021 | Tristan A Cox | 2,141 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | A04 |
| Apr 2011 | Dave G Hackett | 2,138 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 67 | 29 | 1,925 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,930 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,681 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Bramson's chess games?
281 games by Mike Bramson, from Jun 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 Mike Bramson has played.
What does Mike Bramson play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Mike Bramson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Bramson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mike Bramson play as White?
As White, Mike Bramson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Vienna Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Bramson play as Black?
As Black, Mike Bramson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Mike Bramson's FIDE rating?
Mike Bramson is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Mike Bramson played?
Our database contains 281 games by Mike Bramson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 49 draws, 140 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Bramson?
281 games by Mike Bramson 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.