Prepare against Brodie McClymont
IM · Australia · World #1,878 classical · FIDE ID 3211681
When preparing against Brodie McClymont, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Brodie McClymont, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brodie McClymont's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brodie McClymont 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 | 2,389 | 2,424 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,445 | 2,449 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,325 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 105 | 41 | 50 | 53.6% |
| As White | 102 | 62 | 21 | 19 | 60.8% |
| As Black | 94 | 43 | 20 | 31 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brodie McClymont's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brodie McClymont's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 97.1% | 70.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 70.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — McClymont usually continues Nf3 (72.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — McClymont usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — McClymont usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — McClymont usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — McClymont usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 97.7% | 54.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 96.9% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Brodie McClymont's chess games
All 196 games by Brodie McClymont in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 105 wins, 41 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Bobby Cheng | 2,546 | Gold Coast Open | B96 |
| Jul 2015 | Max Illingworth | 2,506 | Oceania zt | A07 |
| Apr 2023 | Samy Shoker | 2,493 | Doeberl Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2015 | Moulthun Ly | 2,462 | Oceania zt | C95 |
| Jan 2020 | Junta Ikeda | 2,438 | ch-AUS | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Queensland | 2019 | 34 | 27 | 2,336 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 31 | 16 | 2,290 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2022 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Adelaide Lidums YM A | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,518 |
| Melbourne Australasian GM | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,529 |
| Australian Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brodie McClymont's chess games?
196 games by Brodie McClymont, from May 2011 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 Brodie McClymont has played.
What does Brodie McClymont play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Brodie McClymont opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brodie McClymont answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Brodie McClymont play as White?
As White, Brodie McClymont's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brodie McClymont play as Black?
As Black, Brodie McClymont most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Brodie McClymont's FIDE rating?
Brodie McClymont is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,445 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Brodie McClymont played?
Our database contains 196 games by Brodie McClymont, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 41 draws, 50 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brodie McClymont?
196 games by Brodie McClymont 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.