Prepare against Mike W Mason
United States · World #57,410 classical · FIDE ID 2029090
Our database contains 33 games by Mike W Mason, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike W Mason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike W Mason 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 | 1,865 | 2,077 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 18.2% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike W Mason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike W Mason's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Mason usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mason usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mason usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Mike W Mason's chess games
All 33 games by Mike W Mason in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A63 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Josef Friedman | 2,207 | Foxwoods Open 08th | A63 |
| Jul 2014 | Carlos D Hoyos | 2,096 | 115th US Open | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-USA Qualifier | 2008 | 6 | 1 | 1,927 |
| Foxwoods Open 08th | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 2,189 |
| Tampa Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 9th Foxwoods Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,791 |
| 34th World Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,749 |
| Foxwoods Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| Miami Open | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike W Mason's chess games?
33 games by Mike W Mason, from Oct 2006 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 W Mason has played.
What does Mike W Mason play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mike W Mason opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike W Mason answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mike W Mason play as White?
As White, Mike W Mason's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike W Mason play as Black?
As Black, Mike W Mason most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mike W Mason's FIDE rating?
Mike W Mason is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Mike W Mason played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mike W Mason, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike W Mason?
33 games by Mike W Mason 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.