Prepare against Charles Mc Aleenan
United Kingdom · World #66,366 classical · FIDE ID 2461617
When preparing against Charles Mc Aleenan, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Charles Mc Aleenan, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Charles Mc Aleenan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles Mc Aleenan 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 | 1,833 | 1,859 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,922 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 41 | 43 | 54 | 29.7% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 74 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles Mc Aleenan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles Mc Aleenan's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 12.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| d3 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Aleenan usually continues Bf4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Aleenan usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Aleenan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Aleenan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Aleenan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Aleenan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 43.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 36.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 64.7% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Charles Mc Aleenan's chess games
All 138 games by Charles Mc Aleenan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Tomasz Sygnowski | 2,074 | West Bromwich e2e4 Open | C02 |
| Aug 2013 | Max Hess | 2,013 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A48 |
| Aug 2012 | Jozef Galyga | 1,972 | 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | A00 |
| Mar 2016 | Aditya Munshi | 1,930 | chT-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | D00 |
| Aug 2008 | Mariusz Wajda | 1,927 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,710 |
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,834 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Badalona Open C 41st | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,989 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles Mc Aleenan's chess games?
138 games by Charles Mc Aleenan, from Oct 2006 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 Charles Mc Aleenan has played.
What does Charles Mc Aleenan play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Charles Mc Aleenan opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles Mc Aleenan answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Charles Mc Aleenan play as White?
As White, Charles Mc Aleenan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles Mc Aleenan play as Black?
As Black, Charles Mc Aleenan most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Charles Mc Aleenan's FIDE rating?
Charles Mc Aleenan is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Charles Mc Aleenan played?
Our database contains 138 games by Charles Mc Aleenan, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles Mc Aleenan?
138 games by Charles Mc Aleenan 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.