Prepare against Mike J Surtees
United Kingdom · World #23,563 classical · FIDE ID 412619
When preparing against Mike J Surtees, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Pawn Game: Mengarini's Opening as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 526 games by Mike J Surtees, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mike J Surtees's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike J Surtees 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 | 2,029 | 2,239 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,207 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,096 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 526 | 242 | 79 | 205 | 46.0% |
| As White | 261 | 135 | 41 | 85 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 265 | 107 | 38 | 120 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike J Surtees's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike J Surtees's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 93.1% | 59.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| c3 | 5 | 1.9% | 30.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Surtees usually continues c3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Surtees usually continues a3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Surtees usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Surtees usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Surtees usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 90 | 80.4% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.3% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 60 | 54.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 36 | 32.4% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Mike J Surtees's chess games
All 526 games by Mike J Surtees in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Sep 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: 242 wins, 79 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 51 | 24/10/17 | 47.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 50 | 28/6/16 | 56.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 29 | 13/2/14 | 44.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 17/2/7 | 65.4% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Mengarini's Opening | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 55 | 17/5/33 | 30.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 41 | 18/7/16 | 43.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Stephen J Gordon | 2,527 | ch-BCF rapidplay | A40 |
| Nov 2018 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,472 | ch-BCF rapidplay 32nd | B31 |
| Nov 2013 | Richard J D Palliser | 2,456 | ch-BCF Rapidplay 27th | A40 |
| Sep 2006 | Dagne Ciuksyte | 2,440 | ch-EU Union | B22 |
| Nov 2018 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,425 | ch-BCF rapidplay 32nd | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 27 | 18 | 2,154 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2024 | 23 | 13 | 2,096 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2010 | 21 | 7 | 2,188 |
| Leyland Open | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,140 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike J Surtees's chess games?
526 games by Mike J Surtees, from Jul 2004 to Sep 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 Surtees has played.
What does Mike J Surtees play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Mike J Surtees opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike J Surtees answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mike J Surtees play as White?
As White, Mike J Surtees's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (51 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 56.0% win rate); French Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike J Surtees play as Black?
As Black, Mike J Surtees most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Mike J Surtees's FIDE rating?
Mike J Surtees is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Mike J Surtees played?
Our database contains 526 games by Mike J Surtees, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 79 draws, 205 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike J Surtees?
526 games by Mike J Surtees 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.