Prepare against Callaghan McCarty-Snead
United States · World #78,329 classical · FIDE ID 427799
When preparing against Callaghan McCarty-Snead, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 97 games by Callaghan McCarty-Snead, covering Aug 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Callaghan McCarty-Snead's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Callaghan McCarty-Snead 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 | 1,795 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,772 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 40 | 21 | 36 | 41.2% |
| As White | 47 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 38.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2018): 147 rated games against 127 different opponents, across 31 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 127 | 47 | 24 | 56 | 37.0% | 1,777 | 1,689 | 6 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 40.0% | – | – | 2 |
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% | 2,062 | 1,929 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 12.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 72.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2017 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1,721 | 1,692 |
| 2016 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1,737 | 1,675 |
| 2015 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1,769 | 1,738 |
| 2014 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1,884 | 1,761 |
| 2013 | 58 | 22 | 12 | 24 | 1,863 | 1,745 |
| 2012 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 1,683 | 1,416 |
Where Callaghan McCarty-Snead has played
United States (27) · England (2) · United Arab Emirates (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Callaghan McCarty-Snead's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Callaghan McCarty-Snead's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 85.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — McCarty-Snead usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — McCarty-Snead usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — McCarty-Snead usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — McCarty-Snead usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — McCarty-Snead usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — McCarty-Snead usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 69.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
Callaghan McCarty-Snead's chess games
All 97 games by Callaghan McCarty-Snead in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Oct 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: 40 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Cailen Melville | 1,863 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | C01 |
| Jul 2013 | Audrey Jin Nin Zhao | 1,801 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | E46 |
| Jan 2017 | Peter Sherwood | 1,736 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | D12 |
| Nov 2012 | Craig Yamamoto | 1,720 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C27 |
| Feb 2015 | Christopher Nelson | 1,665 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,731 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,641 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,677 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,801 |
| San Francisco Neil Falconer Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,623 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Callaghan McCarty-Snead's chess games?
97 games by Callaghan McCarty-Snead, from Aug 2013 to Oct 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 Callaghan McCarty-Snead has played.
What does Callaghan McCarty-Snead play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Callaghan McCarty-Snead opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Callaghan McCarty-Snead answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Callaghan McCarty-Snead play as White?
As White, Callaghan McCarty-Snead's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Callaghan McCarty-Snead play as Black?
As Black, Callaghan McCarty-Snead most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Callaghan McCarty-Snead's FIDE rating?
Callaghan McCarty-Snead is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Callaghan McCarty-Snead played?
Our database contains 97 games by Callaghan McCarty-Snead, covering Aug 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Callaghan McCarty-Snead?
97 games by Callaghan McCarty-Snead 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.