Prepare against Andrew McCusker
United Kingdom · World #21,469 classical · FIDE ID 2404281
Our database contains 111 games by Andrew McCusker, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew McCusker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew McCusker 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 | 2,045 | 2,046 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,984 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,078 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 45 | 16 | 50 | 40.5% |
| As White | 56 | 25 | 9 | 22 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 20 | 7 | 28 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew McCusker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew McCusker's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 62.5% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 37.5% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — McCusker usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — McCusker usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — McCusker usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — McCusker usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — McCusker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — McCusker usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Andrew McCusker's chess games
All 111 games by Andrew McCusker in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 45 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Harriet V Hunt | 2,307 | British Rapidplay | E15 |
| Mar 2024 | Paul A Hutchinson | 2,006 | British Rapidplay | D02 |
| May 2026 | Neil Thomson | 1,965 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | B12 |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Herring | 1,960 | British Rapidplay | D37 |
| Jul 2012 | Keith Emery | 1,955 | 119th ch-SCO | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,824 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| 10th ch-EU Union U14 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,821 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U14 | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,451 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,089 |
| 11th World ol U16 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew McCusker's chess games?
111 games by Andrew McCusker, from Aug 2012 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 Andrew McCusker has played.
What does Andrew McCusker play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Andrew McCusker opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew McCusker answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Andrew McCusker play as White?
As White, Andrew McCusker's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew McCusker play as Black?
As Black, Andrew McCusker most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Andrew McCusker's FIDE rating?
Andrew McCusker is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Andrew McCusker played?
Our database contains 111 games by Andrew McCusker, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew McCusker?
111 games by Andrew McCusker 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.