Prepare against Andrew MacQueen
United Kingdom · World #86,237 classical · FIDE ID 2402025
When preparing against Andrew MacQueen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (42%).
Our database contains 66 games by Andrew MacQueen, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew MacQueen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew MacQueen 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 | 1,770 | 1,854 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,858 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 42.4% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew MacQueen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew MacQueen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Andrew MacQueen's chess games
All 66 games by Andrew MacQueen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 28 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Stephen C Pride | 1,805 | ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | B07 |
| Aug 2013 | Carl Gartside | 1,789 | ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | B50 |
| Jul 2016 | Imogen A L Camp | 1,726 | 103rd ch-GBR Major | A40 |
| Oct 2015 | John Sr Smith | 1,712 | Dundee & Angus Challengers | B25 |
| Jul 2023 | Reece Whittington | 1,624 | 109th ch-GBR Major Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| Dundee & Angus Open Challengers | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,616 |
| Prestwick Airport Major | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,461 |
| Dundee & Angus Challengers | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,635 |
| Dundee & Angus Major | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,596 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| Dundee & Angus Congress Major | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,559 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | 2013 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew MacQueen's chess games?
66 games by Andrew MacQueen, from Sep 2013 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 Andrew MacQueen has played.
What does Andrew MacQueen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Andrew MacQueen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew MacQueen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Andrew MacQueen play as White?
As White, Andrew MacQueen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew MacQueen play as Black?
As Black, Andrew MacQueen most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Andrew MacQueen's FIDE rating?
Andrew MacQueen is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Andrew MacQueen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Andrew MacQueen, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew MacQueen?
66 games by Andrew MacQueen 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.