Prepare against Mike P Waddington
FM · United Kingdom · World #21,067 classical · FIDE ID 410497
When preparing against Mike P Waddington, expect 1.Nc3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 19.1% over 47 games.
Our database contains 426 games by Mike P Waddington, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mike P Waddington's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike P Waddington 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 | 2,048 | 2,184 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,023 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,114 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 426 | 146 | 122 | 157 | 34.3% |
| As White | 214 | 93 | 61 | 59 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 212 | 53 | 61 | 98 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike P Waddington's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike P Waddington's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 112 | 52.3% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 50 | 23.4% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 37 | 17.3% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.1% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 52% of White games, 63.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Waddington usually continues e4 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Waddington usually continues e4 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Waddington usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Waddington usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Waddington usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Waddington usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 41.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 33 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 19.5% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 34 | 46.6% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 43.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Mike P Waddington's chess games
All 426 games by Mike P Waddington in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 146 wins, 122 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 75 | 41/20/14 | 54.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 14/16/10 | 35.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 4/2/7 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 47 | 9/17/21 | 19.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,415 | 22nd ch-Euro Seniors | C63 |
| Jul 2019 | Jagadeesh Siddharth | 2,410 | 16th South Wales Open | B11 |
| Sep 2001 | James Cobb | 2,348 | chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | C11 |
| Jul 2016 | Marcus R Harvey | 2,324 | 103rd ch-GBR | C07 |
| Jul 2016 | Alistair Hill | 2,257 | 103rd ch-GBR | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-BCF 88th | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,085 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,249 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| Frome Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,085 |
| Dieren Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike P Waddington's chess games?
426 games by Mike P Waddington, from Apr 2003 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 P Waddington has played.
What does Mike P Waddington play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Mike P Waddington opens with 1.Nc3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike P Waddington answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mike P Waddington play as White?
As White, Mike P Waddington's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (75 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (40 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike P Waddington play as Black?
As Black, Mike P Waddington most often plays: Dutch Defense (47 games, 19.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Mike P Waddington's FIDE rating?
Mike P Waddington is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mike P Waddington played?
Our database contains 426 games by Mike P Waddington, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 122 draws, 157 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike P Waddington?
426 games by Mike P Waddington 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.