Prepare against Al Macpherson
Canada · World #80,480 classical · FIDE ID 2636336
When preparing against Al Macpherson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Al Macpherson, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Al Macpherson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Al Macpherson 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 | 1,788 | 1,848 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,827 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 25 | 7 | 27 | 42.4% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Al Macpherson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Al Macpherson's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Macpherson usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Macpherson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Macpherson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Al Macpherson's chess games
All 59 games by Al Macpherson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Anthony Boron | 1,983 | Winnipeg Divinsky Memorial | D05 |
| Oct 2004 | Jaroslaw Czypinski | 1,926 | Winnipeg TNT Oct Open | B21 |
| Oct 2004 | Jonathon Zaczek | 1,891 | Winnipeg TNT Oct Open | E90 |
| Jan 2001 | Nigel Hanrahan | 1,747 | Albert Boxer Classic Open | A34 |
| Dec 2004 | Mike J Harding | 1,740 | Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,757 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2004 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial-B U2000 | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Winnipeg Divinsky Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,420 |
| Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 1,632 |
| Winnipeg March Active | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Al Macpherson's chess games?
59 games by Al Macpherson, from Oct 2019 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 Al Macpherson has played.
What does Al Macpherson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Al Macpherson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Al Macpherson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Al Macpherson play as White?
As White, Al Macpherson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Al Macpherson play as Black?
As Black, Al Macpherson most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Al Macpherson's FIDE rating?
Al Macpherson is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Al Macpherson played?
Our database contains 59 games by Al Macpherson, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Al Macpherson?
59 games by Al Macpherson 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.