Prepare against Micah Young
CM · Australia · World #8,734 classical · FIDE ID 3240770
Our database contains 74 games by Micah Young, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Micah Young's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Micah Young 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 | 2,191 | 2,283 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,040 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 40.5% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Micah Young's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Micah Young's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Young usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Young usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Young usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 76.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
Micah Young's chess games
All 74 games by Micah Young in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 30 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kviriashvili,Andria | 2,305 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B40 |
| Jun 2023 | Cameron McGowan | 2,253 | Sydney NSW Open | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Jack Rodgers | 2,167 | Churchie Int 2026 | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Melamed | 2,096 | Churchie Int 2026 | B28 |
| Jul 2026 | Om,Batra | 2,066 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,638 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | 2026 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,155 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,094 |
| Churchie Int 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Micah Young's chess games?
74 games by Micah Young, from Aug 2019 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 Micah Young has played.
What does Micah Young play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Micah Young opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Micah Young answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Micah Young play as White?
As White, Micah Young's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Micah Young play as Black?
As Black, Micah Young most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Micah Young's FIDE rating?
Micah Young is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Micah Young played?
Our database contains 74 games by Micah Young, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Micah Young?
74 games by Micah Young 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.