Prepare against Archibald,Mckenzie
United Kingdom · World #101,739 classical · FIDE ID 1807170
When preparing against Archibald,Mckenzie, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 41 games by Archibald,Mckenzie, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Archibald,Mckenzie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Archibald,Mckenzie 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 | 1,724 | 1,729 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,594 | 1,708 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 29.3% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Archibald,Mckenzie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Archibald,Mckenzie's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 39.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 39.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Archibald,Mckenzie usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Archibald,Mckenzie usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Archibald,Mckenzie usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Archibald,Mckenzie usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Archibald,Mckenzie usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Archibald,Mckenzie's chess games
All 41 games by Archibald,Mckenzie in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | David Robinson | 1,888 | 20th South Wales Int | B15 |
| Apr 2026 | Donovan Sipho | 1,789 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Joshua McKenna | 1,766 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | Malcolm Probert | 1,697 | 20th South Wales Int | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Alan M Llewellyn | 1,656 | 20th South Wales Int | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,768 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,327 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,671 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,704 |
| South Wales International 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Archibald,Mckenzie's chess games?
41 games by Archibald,Mckenzie, from Aug 2023 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 Archibald,Mckenzie has played.
What does Archibald,Mckenzie play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Archibald,Mckenzie opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Archibald,Mckenzie answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does Archibald,Mckenzie play as White?
As White, Archibald,Mckenzie's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Archibald,Mckenzie play as Black?
As Black, Archibald,Mckenzie most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Archibald,Mckenzie's FIDE rating?
Archibald,Mckenzie is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess and 1,594 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Archibald,Mckenzie played?
Our database contains 41 games by Archibald,Mckenzie, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Archibald,Mckenzie?
41 games by Archibald,Mckenzie 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.