Prepare against Elliott MacNeil
United Kingdom · World #45,827 classical · FIDE ID 1803530
Our database contains 63 games by Elliott MacNeil, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elliott MacNeil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elliott MacNeil 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 | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,783 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,821 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 21 | 15 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elliott MacNeil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elliott MacNeil's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 93.5% | 37.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — MacNeil usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — MacNeil usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — MacNeil usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — MacNeil usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Elliott MacNeil's chess games
All 63 games by Elliott MacNeil in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Thomas Goldie | 2,077 | Birmingham Open | B07 |
| Oct 2014 | Nigel Ralphs | 1,921 | South Wales Autumn Open | D18 |
| Feb 2024 | James N Stayt | 1,894 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | B08 |
| Dec 2018 | Marin-Dumitru Fantana | 1,871 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | A86 |
| May 2021 | William Phillips | 1,820 | WLS-ch Major Open online | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,580 |
| WLS-ch Major Open online | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| Glorney Cup | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,653 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2015 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,511 |
| South Wales Summer Major Open | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1,749 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
| Birmingham Open | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,723 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elliott MacNeil's chess games?
63 games by Elliott MacNeil, from Sep 2014 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 Elliott MacNeil has played.
What does Elliott MacNeil play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Elliott MacNeil opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elliott MacNeil answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Elliott MacNeil play as White?
As White, Elliott MacNeil's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elliott MacNeil play as Black?
As Black, Elliott MacNeil most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Elliott MacNeil's FIDE rating?
Elliott MacNeil is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elliott MacNeil played?
Our database contains 63 games by Elliott MacNeil, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elliott MacNeil?
63 games by Elliott MacNeil 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.