Prepare against Calum McGillivray
United Kingdom · World #92,273 classical · FIDE ID 2405407
When preparing against Calum McGillivray, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 40 games by Calum McGillivray, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Calum McGillivray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calum McGillivray 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 | 1,752 | 1,829 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,784 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calum McGillivray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calum McGillivray's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.1% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — McGillivray usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — McGillivray usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — McGillivray usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — McGillivray usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Calum McGillivray's chess games
All 40 games by Calum McGillivray in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Andrew McCusker | 1,931 | Scottish Open | D35 |
| Jul 2024 | Angus McDonald | 1,921 | Scottish Open | C53 |
| Jan 2016 | Stephen Robinson | 1,839 | 1st Livingston Open | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Sam Cook | 1,765 | Scottish Open | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Frankie Murray | 1,709 | Scottish Int Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,697 |
| Edinburgh Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,520 |
| 1st Livingston Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,544 |
| Perth Open | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,635 |
| Perth Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calum McGillivray's chess games?
40 games by Calum McGillivray, from Jul 2014 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 McGillivray has played.
What does Calum McGillivray play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Calum McGillivray opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calum McGillivray answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Calum McGillivray play as White?
As White, Calum McGillivray's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calum McGillivray play as Black?
As Black, Calum McGillivray most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Calum McGillivray's FIDE rating?
Calum McGillivray is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Calum McGillivray played?
Our database contains 40 games by Calum McGillivray, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calum McGillivray?
40 games by Calum McGillivray 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.