Prepare against Mike J Cresswell
United Kingdom · World #97,765 classical · FIDE ID 470139
When preparing against Mike J Cresswell, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 3.2% over 31 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Mike J Cresswell, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike J Cresswell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike J Cresswell 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 | 1,736 | 1,876 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 22 | 79 | 77 | 12.4% |
| As White | 92 | 16 | 47 | 29 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 86 | 6 | 32 | 48 | 7.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike J Cresswell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike J Cresswell's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cresswell usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Cresswell usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cresswell usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 19.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Mike J Cresswell's chess games
All 178 games by Mike J Cresswell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 79 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 1/10/20 | 3.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 0/6/8 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Sean A Clarke | 1,965 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | C01 |
| Aug 2012 | Robert Clegg | 1,920 | ch-BCF Senior | C18 |
| May 2015 | Gary Jackson | 1,849 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B76 |
| Mar 2010 | J Arnold Lutton | 1,823 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | C14 |
| Apr 2019 | Ian McDonald | 1,779 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| 95th Hastings Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,454 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,789 |
| 13th South Wales Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,832 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,658 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike J Cresswell's chess games?
178 games by Mike J Cresswell, from Jul 2010 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 Cresswell has played.
What does Mike J Cresswell play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Mike J Cresswell opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike J Cresswell answers 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mike J Cresswell play as White?
As White, Mike J Cresswell's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike J Cresswell play as Black?
As Black, Mike J Cresswell most often plays: Alekhine Defense (31 games, 3.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Mike J Cresswell's FIDE rating?
Mike J Cresswell is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (May 2011).
How many games has Mike J Cresswell played?
Our database contains 178 games by Mike J Cresswell, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 79 draws, 77 losses (12.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike J Cresswell?
178 games by Mike J Cresswell 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.