Prepare against Calum MacQueen
United Kingdom · World #7,034 classical · FIDE ID 2402270
Our database contains 277 games by Calum MacQueen, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Calum MacQueen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calum MacQueen 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 | 2,224 | 2,270 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,251 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,246 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 111 | 82 | 84 | 40.1% |
| As White | 147 | 58 | 47 | 42 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 130 | 53 | 35 | 42 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calum MacQueen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calum MacQueen's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 76.2% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 27 | 18.4% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 59.3% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — MacQueen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 76.8% | 58.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Calum MacQueen's chess games
All 277 games by Calum MacQueen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 111 wins, 82 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Spyridon Skembris | 2,463 | Augsburg Ibis 9th | A61 |
| Oct 2013 | Niccolo' Ronchetti | 2,450 | 29th EU-Cup | E10 |
| Apr 2011 | John Shaw | 2,439 | Edinburgh Open | A41 |
| Apr 2021 | Mark Kvetny | 2,416 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | E90 |
| Oct 2020 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,381 | chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 24 | 17 | 2,175 |
| Oban Open | 2011 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,169 |
| Augsburg Ibis 9th | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,142 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,041 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
Interactive opening tree from all 277 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calum MacQueen's chess games?
277 games by Calum MacQueen, from Oct 2006 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 Calum MacQueen has played.
What does Calum MacQueen play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Calum MacQueen opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calum MacQueen answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Calum MacQueen play as White?
As White, Calum MacQueen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calum MacQueen play as Black?
As Black, Calum MacQueen most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Calum MacQueen's FIDE rating?
Calum MacQueen is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Calum MacQueen played?
Our database contains 277 games by Calum MacQueen, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 82 draws, 84 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calum MacQueen?
277 games by Calum MacQueen 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.