Prepare against Ethan McGrath
United Kingdom · World #104,441 classical · FIDE ID 1808206
When preparing against Ethan McGrath, expect 1.c4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ethan McGrath, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ethan McGrath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan McGrath 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 | 1,716 | 1,785 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,764 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,811 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan McGrath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan McGrath's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 64.3% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — McGrath usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — McGrath usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — McGrath usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — McGrath usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — McGrath usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ethan McGrath's chess games
All 30 games by Ethan McGrath in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Igor Semenov | 1,957 | Glorney Cup | D47 |
| Jul 2025 | Jamie Comley | 1,893 | Glorney Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Lam Vy Le Nguyen | 1,878 | Glorney Cup 2026 | B11 |
| Jul 2024 | Vanik Singh | 1,664 | Glorney Cup U18 | C39 |
| Apr 2024 | Louise Woodcock | 1,626 | ch-WLS B 68th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,600 |
| Glorney Cup | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,561 |
| Glorney Cup U18 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,750 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,872 |
| Glorney International 2026 | Glorney International Cup | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan McGrath's chess games?
30 games by Ethan McGrath, from Feb 2024 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 Ethan McGrath has played.
What does Ethan McGrath play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ethan McGrath opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nc3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan McGrath answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ethan McGrath play as White?
As White, Ethan McGrath's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan McGrath play as Black?
As Black, Ethan McGrath most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ethan McGrath's FIDE rating?
Ethan McGrath is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ethan McGrath played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ethan McGrath, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan McGrath?
30 games by Ethan McGrath 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.