Prepare against Alasdair MacLeod
United Kingdom · World #60,404 classical · FIDE ID 413968
When preparing against Alasdair MacLeod, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Alasdair MacLeod, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alasdair MacLeod's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alasdair MacLeod 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 | 1,854 | 2,031 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,919 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 2,008 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 24.4% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alasdair MacLeod's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alasdair MacLeod's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — MacLeod usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — MacLeod usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — MacLeod usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Alasdair MacLeod's chess games
All 45 games by Alasdair MacLeod in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Chris Morrison | 2,225 | Isle of Lewis Open | C62 |
| Sep 2006 | Jerzy Marczukiewicz | 2,025 | 15th WchT ICSC Silent | E90 |
| Jan 2024 | Omowale Nelson | 1,961 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E90 |
| Jan 2024 | Jasmine Burgess | 1,694 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C00 |
| Jun 2011 | Patrizio Deancovich | 1,611 | 20th chT-EU ICSC | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London MSO Banwell Memorial | 2001 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,892 |
| 15th WchT ICSC Silent | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,105 |
| 16th Kiev ch-ECCCD | 2003 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 20th chT-EU ICSC | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,032 |
| Isle of Lewis Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,962 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,756 |
| 14th WchT ICSC Silent | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alasdair MacLeod's chess games?
45 games by Alasdair MacLeod, from Jul 2008 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 Alasdair MacLeod has played.
What does Alasdair MacLeod play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Alasdair MacLeod opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alasdair MacLeod answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alasdair MacLeod play as White?
As White, Alasdair MacLeod's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alasdair MacLeod play as Black?
As Black, Alasdair MacLeod most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alasdair MacLeod's FIDE rating?
Alasdair MacLeod is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Alasdair MacLeod played?
Our database contains 45 games by Alasdair MacLeod, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alasdair MacLeod?
45 games by Alasdair MacLeod 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.