Prepare against Mike Sidon
DEU · World #36,069 classical · FIDE ID 24687634
Our database contains 44 games by Mike Sidon, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike Sidon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Sidon 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 | 1,954 | 2,079 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 61.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Sidon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Sidon's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 82.6% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sidon usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Sidon usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sidon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (67% of these games) — Sidon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sidon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 81.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
Mike Sidon's chess games
All 44 games by Mike Sidon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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, 17 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Juergen Kottemer | 2,070 | 35th SVR Open | A18 |
| Mar 2013 | Rainer Gruschinski | 1,995 | 36th SVR-ch MAT-II | A97 |
| Mar 2013 | Wilhelm Becker | 1,987 | 36th SVR-ch MAT-II | D22 |
| Mar 2008 | Bernd Mallmann | 1,974 | ch-SVR MAT 31th | A00 |
| Mar 2012 | Daniel Vossen | 1,878 | 35th SVR Open | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVR MAT 31th | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,027 |
| 35th SVR Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,034 |
| 33rd SVR Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,898 |
| ch-SVR HT 29th | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,919 |
| SVR Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,906 |
| 36th SVR-ch MAT-II | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Sidon's chess games?
44 games by Mike Sidon, from Jan 2009 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 Sidon has played.
What does Mike Sidon play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mike Sidon opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Sidon answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mike Sidon play as White?
As White, Mike Sidon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Sidon play as Black?
As Black, Mike Sidon most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mike Sidon's FIDE rating?
Mike Sidon is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Mike Sidon played?
Our database contains 44 games by Mike Sidon, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 5 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Sidon?
44 games by Mike Sidon 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.