Prepare against Mike Chisholm
United Kingdom · World #41,818 classical · FIDE ID 2402220
When preparing against Mike Chisholm, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 48 games by Mike Chisholm, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike Chisholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Chisholm 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 | 1,927 | 1,978 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,944 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,960 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 43.8% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Chisholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Chisholm's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 63.0% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Chisholm usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Chisholm usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Chisholm usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Chisholm usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chisholm usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Chisholm usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Mike Chisholm's chess games
All 48 games by Mike Chisholm in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Peter R Smith | 2,063 | 128th ch-SCO Open | A59 |
| Jan 2005 | Melvyn Jack Young | 1,971 | Oban | C01 |
| Aug 2023 | Andre Antunes | 1,898 | Edinburgh Allegro Open | D88 |
| Jul 2019 | David Begg | 1,857 | 126th ch-SCO | A59 |
| Nov 2023 | Ian A Marks | 1,850 | Glasgow Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| Oban | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| Edinburgh Park Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,849 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,144 |
| Edinburgh Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| Perth Open A | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Chisholm's chess games?
48 games by Mike Chisholm, from Oct 2007 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 Chisholm has played.
What does Mike Chisholm play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mike Chisholm opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.a3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Chisholm answers 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Mike Chisholm play as White?
As White, Mike Chisholm's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Anderssen's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Chisholm play as Black?
As Black, Mike Chisholm most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mike Chisholm's FIDE rating?
Mike Chisholm is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Mike Chisholm played?
Our database contains 48 games by Mike Chisholm, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Chisholm?
48 games by Mike Chisholm 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.