Prepare against Damon Macleod
Canada · World #68,035 classical · FIDE ID 2608766
When preparing against Damon Macleod, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 59 games by Damon Macleod, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damon Macleod's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damon Macleod 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 | 1,828 | 1,988 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 | 5 | 33 | 35.6% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damon Macleod's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damon Macleod's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 82.8% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Macleod usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Macleod usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Macleod usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Macleod usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Macleod usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Damon Macleod's chess games
All 59 games by Damon Macleod in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Alex Yam | 2,277 | Canadian Open | D00 |
| Jul 2009 | Kim Nguyen | 2,140 | Canadian Open | C24 |
| Feb 2009 | Richard Wang | 1,998 | Edmonton-ch Reserves | B52 |
| Aug 2014 | Dante Briones | 1,982 | Edmonton Over 1800 | B52 |
| Aug 2014 | Ali Razzaq | 1,969 | Edmonton Over 1800 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 26 | 11 | 1,794 |
| Edmonton-ch Reserves | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,859 |
| Alberta O1800 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,904 |
| Edmonton Fall A | 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1,940 |
| Edmonton Halloween Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,414 |
| Edmonton Over 1800 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,009 |
| Edmonton Back To School Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,485 |
| Edmonton Summer Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damon Macleod's chess games?
59 games by Damon Macleod, from Sep 2010 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 Damon Macleod has played.
What does Damon Macleod play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Damon Macleod opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damon Macleod answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Damon Macleod play as White?
As White, Damon Macleod's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damon Macleod play as Black?
As Black, Damon Macleod most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Damon Macleod's FIDE rating?
Damon Macleod is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Damon Macleod played?
Our database contains 59 games by Damon Macleod, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damon Macleod?
59 games by Damon Macleod 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.