Prepare against Mike J Canfell
Australia · World #92,935 classical · FIDE ID 3207765
When preparing against Mike J Canfell, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 104 games by Mike J Canfell, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike J Canfell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike J Canfell 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 | 1,750 | 1,976 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 35 | 21 | 48 | 33.7% |
| As White | 49 | 16 | 10 | 23 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 19 | 11 | 25 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike J Canfell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike J Canfell's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Canfell usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Canfell usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Canfell usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Mike J Canfell's chess games
All 104 games by Mike J Canfell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Trevor Hay | 2,310 | Sydney Open A | E67 |
| Apr 2007 | R Anthony Dowden | 2,190 | Sydney Open | C06 |
| Jan 2009 | Nermin Jakirlic | 2,162 | Australian Open | C63 |
| Jan 2006 | Ian C Rout | 2,124 | ch-AUS Major | B86 |
| Mar 2008 | Augustin R Gomez | 1,988 | Sydney Open A | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 30 | 14.5 | 1,842 |
| Sydney Open B | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 1,580 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 12 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,686 |
| Sydney Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Sydney Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Cammeray Norths Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,434 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup Major | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike J Canfell's chess games?
104 games by Mike J Canfell, from Apr 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 J Canfell has played.
What does Mike J Canfell play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Mike J Canfell opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike J Canfell answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mike J Canfell play as White?
As White, Mike J Canfell's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike J Canfell play as Black?
As Black, Mike J Canfell most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Mike J Canfell's FIDE rating?
Mike J Canfell is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Mike J Canfell played?
Our database contains 104 games by Mike J Canfell, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike J Canfell?
104 games by Mike J Canfell 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.