Prepare against Cameron McGowan
IM · Australia · World #11,770 classical · FIDE ID 3228053
Our database contains 83 games by Cameron McGowan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cameron McGowan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cameron McGowan 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 | 2,144 | 2,253 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,100 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,127 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 34 | 14 | 35 | 41.0% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cameron McGowan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cameron McGowan's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — McGowan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — McGowan usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — McGowan usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Cameron McGowan's chess games
All 83 games by Cameron McGowan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Gary W Lane | 2,353 | 58th Doeberl Cup | C55 |
| Jan 2020 | Gene Nakauchi | 2,150 | ch-AUS | C00 |
| Jan 2020 | Arthur Huynh | 2,136 | ch-AUS | E68 |
| Jan 2024 | Ewa Barwinska | 2,084 | 51st Rilton Cup | B50 |
| Jan 2024 | Ashley Stewart | 2,075 | chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,950 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,148 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,071 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,108 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cameron McGowan's chess games?
83 games by Cameron McGowan, from Oct 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 Cameron McGowan has played.
What does Cameron McGowan play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Cameron McGowan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cameron McGowan answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Cameron McGowan play as White?
As White, Cameron McGowan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cameron McGowan play as Black?
As Black, Cameron McGowan most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Cameron McGowan's FIDE rating?
Cameron McGowan is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Cameron McGowan played?
Our database contains 83 games by Cameron McGowan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cameron McGowan?
83 games by Cameron McGowan 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.