Prepare against Darren McKennis
CM · Jamaica · World #18,358 classical · FIDE ID 7402872
Our database contains 91 games by Darren McKennis, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darren McKennis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darren McKennis 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 | 2,072 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,879 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 40 | 9 | 42 | 44.0% |
| As White | 49 | 26 | 5 | 18 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darren McKennis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darren McKennis's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 81.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.2% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — McKennis usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — McKennis usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — McKennis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — McKennis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — McKennis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — McKennis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 92.3% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Darren McKennis's chess games
All 91 games by Darren McKennis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 40 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,459 | American World Cup Q Prelim | D36 |
| May 2021 | Leonardo Duarte | 2,330 | American World Cup Q Prelim | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | Orlando Husbands | 2,289 | SITTU Barbados Open Champ | E06 |
| May 2021 | Yerisbel Miranda Llanes | 2,262 | American World Cup Q Prelim | D36 |
| Aug 2020 | Sebastian Donoso Diaz | 2,192 | Online Olym Div3 D | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| SITTU Barbados Open Champ | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| American World Cup Q Prelim | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,320 |
| Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 America Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,772 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darren McKennis's chess games?
91 games by Darren McKennis, from Jan 2016 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 Darren McKennis has played.
What does Darren McKennis play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Darren McKennis opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darren McKennis answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Darren McKennis play as White?
As White, Darren McKennis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darren McKennis play as Black?
As Black, Darren McKennis most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Darren McKennis's FIDE rating?
Darren McKennis is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Darren McKennis played?
Our database contains 91 games by Darren McKennis, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darren McKennis?
91 games by Darren McKennis 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.