Prepare against Derek McCormack
United Kingdom · World #42,656 classical · FIDE ID 2406306
When preparing against Derek McCormack, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 85 games by Derek McCormack, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Derek McCormack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek McCormack 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 | 1,923 | 1,973 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,971 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 33 | 20 | 32 | 38.8% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek McCormack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek McCormack's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 79.5% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 20.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — McCormack usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — McCormack usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — McCormack usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — McCormack usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — McCormack usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — McCormack usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Derek McCormack's chess games
All 85 games by Derek McCormack in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 33 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Roderick M McKay | 2,208 | 128th ch-SCO Open | A85 |
| Jul 1999 | Shanker Menon | 2,163 | Glorney Cup U20 | B34 |
| Jul 2026 | Grant,J | 2,115 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | E20 |
| Jul 2023 | Jamie Malkin | 2,080 | 128th ch-SCO Open | B31 |
| Jul 2024 | Peter R Smith | 2,034 | Scottish Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,801 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,854 |
| 123rd ch-SCO | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,840 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,910 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek McCormack's chess games?
85 games by Derek McCormack, from Jul 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 Derek McCormack has played.
What does Derek McCormack play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Derek McCormack opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek McCormack answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games).
What openings does Derek McCormack play as White?
As White, Derek McCormack's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek McCormack play as Black?
As Black, Derek McCormack most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Derek McCormack's FIDE rating?
Derek McCormack is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Derek McCormack played?
Our database contains 85 games by Derek McCormack, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek McCormack?
85 games by Derek McCormack 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.