Prepare against Cecil Moncur
FM · Bahamas · World #54,613 classical · FIDE ID 10400583
Our database contains 55 games by Cecil Moncur, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cecil Moncur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cecil Moncur 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 | 1,875 | 1,908 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,892 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 11 | 25 | 34.5% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cecil Moncur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cecil Moncur's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 82.1% | 37.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Moncur usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Moncur usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Moncur usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Moncur usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Moncur usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Moncur usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Cecil Moncur's chess games
All 55 games by Cecil Moncur in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Chris N Ross | 2,209 | Olympiad-42 | A69 |
| Sep 2016 | Gustavo E. Juarez Flores | 2,114 | Olympiad-42 | B40 |
| Sep 2024 | Moulaye Brahim Hemam | 1,977 | Olympiad-45 | A42 |
| Jan 2026 | Kendrick Knowles | 1,882 | 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championship | D10 |
| Aug 2014 | Gary Cooper | 1,844 | Olympiad-41 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,909 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,112 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championship | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,899 |
| Nassau Lindroth Memorial Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cecil Moncur's chess games?
55 games by Cecil Moncur, from Dec 2013 to Aug 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 Cecil Moncur has played.
What does Cecil Moncur play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Cecil Moncur opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cecil Moncur answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cecil Moncur play as White?
As White, Cecil Moncur's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cecil Moncur play as Black?
As Black, Cecil Moncur most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Cecil Moncur's FIDE rating?
Cecil Moncur is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Cecil Moncur played?
Our database contains 55 games by Cecil Moncur, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cecil Moncur?
55 games by Cecil Moncur 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.