Prepare against Mike Hollyman
United Kingdom · World #146,409 classical · FIDE ID 1805975
When preparing against Mike Hollyman, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 57 games by Mike Hollyman, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mike Hollyman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Hollyman 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 | 1,603 | 1,632 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,613 | 1,620 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,632 | 1,632 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 8 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Hollyman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Hollyman's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 77.8% | 38.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 22.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 38.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hollyman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Hollyman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hollyman usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hollyman usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hollyman usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Hollyman usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Mike Hollyman's chess games
All 57 games by Mike Hollyman in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Aug 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, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Mark Thomas | 1,789 | Cardiff Welsh Open | B10 |
| Apr 2023 | Joseph Greco | 1,730 | Cardiff Welsh Open | D00 |
| Jan 2023 | Jonathan Miller | 1,677 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | B14 |
| Apr 2022 | Donovan Sipho | 1,638 | Cardiff Welsh Open | A57 |
| Jan 2023 | Colin Weller | 1,614 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 14 | 6 | 1,565 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,524 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U1400 | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,344 |
| 49th Dyfed Major Open | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,197 |
| South Wales New Year Major Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,802 |
| 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,399 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,636 |
| 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Hollyman's chess games?
57 games by Mike Hollyman, from Nov 2022 to Aug 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 Hollyman has played.
What does Mike Hollyman play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mike Hollyman opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Hollyman answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Mike Hollyman play as White?
As White, Mike Hollyman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Hollyman play as Black?
As Black, Mike Hollyman most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Mike Hollyman's FIDE rating?
Mike Hollyman is currently rated 1,603 in classical chess, 1,613 in rapid and 1,632 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,632 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mike Hollyman played?
Our database contains 57 games by Mike Hollyman, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Hollyman?
57 games by Mike Hollyman 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.