Prepare against Duncan MacDonald
United Kingdom · World #44,629 classical · FIDE ID 1804758
Our database contains 76 games by Duncan MacDonald, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duncan MacDonald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duncan MacDonald 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 | 1,915 | 1,929 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,662 | 1,662 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,865 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 13 | 36 | 35.5% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duncan MacDonald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duncan MacDonald's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 15.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Duncan MacDonald's chess games
All 76 games by Duncan MacDonald in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Alan Young | 2,058 | Cardiff Welsh Spring Open | B40 |
| Feb 2020 | Ian Robert Jones | 1,962 | chT-Wales 1920 | A27 |
| Jul 2023 | James C Foster | 1,955 | 18th South Wales Open | B12 |
| Jan 2020 | Sam Jukes | 1,926 | chT-Wales 1920 | B01 |
| May 2023 | Mark Thomas | 1,916 | chT-WLS | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,756 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| Glorney Cup | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,547 |
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,541 |
| Celtic Nations U16 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,471 |
| Cardiff Welsh Spring Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,932 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duncan MacDonald's chess games?
76 games by Duncan MacDonald, from Apr 2017 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 Duncan MacDonald has played.
What does Duncan MacDonald play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Duncan MacDonald opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duncan MacDonald answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Duncan MacDonald play as White?
As White, Duncan MacDonald's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duncan MacDonald play as Black?
As Black, Duncan MacDonald most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Duncan MacDonald's FIDE rating?
Duncan MacDonald is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,662 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (May 2026).
How many games has Duncan MacDonald played?
Our database contains 76 games by Duncan MacDonald, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duncan MacDonald?
76 games by Duncan MacDonald 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.