Prepare against Arnold McKay
Canada · World #183,288 classical · FIDE ID 2607719
Our database contains 73 games by Arnold McKay, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnold McKay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnold McKay 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 | 1,829 | 1,881 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 18 | 28 | 34.2% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnold McKay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnold McKay's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 38.2% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 17.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — McKay usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — McKay usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — McKay usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — McKay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — McKay usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — McKay usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
Arnold McKay's chess games
All 73 games by Arnold McKay in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B46 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Mark Stark | 1,962 | Edmonton Halloween Open | E01 |
| Apr 2017 | Rick Pedersen | 1,885 | ch-Alberta Seniors | B07 |
| Jun 2026 | Jose Kagaoan | 1,870 | 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | C42 |
| Aug 2015 | Ian Finlay | 1,821 | ch-CAN Seniors 65+ | B50 |
| Sep 2008 | Aaron Sequillion | 1,811 | Edmonton Back To School Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-Alberta Seniors | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,922 |
| 49th ch-CAN Open | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
| 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,793 |
| ch-CAN Seniors 65+ | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| Edmonton Fall-B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,816 |
| Edmonton Halloween Open | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold McKay's chess games?
73 games by Arnold McKay, from Mar 2015 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 Arnold McKay has played.
What does Arnold McKay play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Arnold McKay opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnold McKay answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnold McKay play as White?
As White, Arnold McKay's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold McKay play as Black?
As Black, Arnold McKay most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Arnold McKay's FIDE rating?
Arnold McKay is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Arnold McKay played?
Our database contains 73 games by Arnold McKay, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold McKay?
73 games by Arnold McKay 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.