Prepare against David McGhee
United Kingdom · World #44,115 classical · FIDE ID 1805657
Our database contains 34 games by David McGhee, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David McGhee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David McGhee 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 | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,665 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,733 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David McGhee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David McGhee's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — McGhee usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — McGhee usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — McGhee usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
David McGhee's chess games
All 34 games by David McGhee in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Alan D Chapman | 1,976 | 70th ch-WLS 2026 | B20 |
| Oct 2024 | I Hartio | 1,935 | 39th ECC Open | C43 |
| Oct 2024 | Robert McAndrew | 1,920 | 39th ECC Open | A15 |
| Mar 2024 | Reginald Mba | 1,855 | ch-WLS B 68th | B51 |
| Apr 2024 | Reece Whittington | 1,791 | ch-WLS B 68th | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,721 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| 70th ch-WLS 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,012 |
| Newport Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,843 |
| South Wales Late Summer Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David McGhee's chess games?
34 games by David McGhee, from Feb 2020 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 David McGhee has played.
What does David McGhee play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, David McGhee opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David McGhee answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does David McGhee play as White?
As White, David McGhee's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David McGhee play as Black?
As Black, David McGhee most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is David McGhee's FIDE rating?
David McGhee is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David McGhee played?
Our database contains 34 games by David McGhee, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David McGhee?
34 games by David McGhee 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.