Prepare against P Michelle Catherina
WIM · India · World #16,705 classical · FIDE ID 5005736
When preparing against P Michelle Catherina, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 183 games by P Michelle Catherina, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find P Michelle Catherina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout P Michelle Catherina 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 | 2,088 | 2,263 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,094 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,108 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 61 | 16 | 106 | 33.3% |
| As White | 92 | 33 | 11 | 48 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 28 | 5 | 58 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of P Michelle Catherina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from P Michelle Catherina's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 80.4% | 39.2% |
| e4 | 16 | 17.4% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 39.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Catherina usually continues Nc3 (19.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Catherina usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Catherina usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Catherina usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Catherina usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Catherina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.6% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
P Michelle Catherina's chess games
All 183 games by P Michelle Catherina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 61 wins, 16 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,384 | Swiss Queens Wed #43 | A46 |
| Mar 2025 | Egor Pakhomov | 2,366 | Titled Tue Early | A72 |
| Jan 2026 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,355 | Titled Tue | C10 |
| Apr 2025 | Emil Stefanov | 2,355 | Charlotte Spring IMB 2025 | C47 |
| Mar 2025 | Eyal Noy | 2,337 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 80 | 27 | 2,084 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 56 | 20.5 | 2,036 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,941 |
| Charlotte Spring IMB 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #43 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #42 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,266 |
| Carolinas Classic 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,223 |
| Charlotte ALTO 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find P Michelle Catherina's chess games?
183 games by P Michelle Catherina, from Apr 2007 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 P Michelle Catherina has played.
What does P Michelle Catherina play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, P Michelle Catherina opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, P Michelle Catherina answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does P Michelle Catherina play as White?
As White, P Michelle Catherina's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Torre Attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does P Michelle Catherina play as Black?
As Black, P Michelle Catherina most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is P Michelle Catherina's FIDE rating?
P Michelle Catherina is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Aug 2015).
How many games has P Michelle Catherina played?
Our database contains 183 games by P Michelle Catherina, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 16 draws, 106 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against P Michelle Catherina?
183 games by P Michelle Catherina 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.