Prepare against Gerard MacElligott
CM · Ireland · World #36,155 classical · FIDE ID 2500647
Our database contains 173 games by Gerard MacElligott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerard MacElligott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard MacElligott 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 | 1,953 | 2,145 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,050 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,082 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 54 | 46 | 73 | 31.2% |
| As White | 94 | 31 | 27 | 36 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 23 | 19 | 37 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard MacElligott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard MacElligott's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 52.1% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 27.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 16.0% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — MacElligott usually continues c4 (43.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — MacElligott usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — MacElligott usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — MacElligott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — MacElligott usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — MacElligott usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 54.3% | 34.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 37.0% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Gerard MacElligott's chess games
All 173 games by Gerard MacElligott in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 46 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | David Salter | 2,370 | ch-IRL | D06 |
| Jan 1999 | Colm Daly | 2,369 | chT-IRL interprovincials | A40 |
| Feb 2016 | Rolf Larisch | 2,155 | 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | C06 |
| Jul 2014 | Daire McMahon | 2,153 | ch-IRL | A90 |
| Feb 2016 | Ioana Gelip | 2,132 | 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 79 | 39 | 2,065 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,383 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,757 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,112 |
| Kilkenny Norkom Open | 2000 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard MacElligott's chess games?
173 games by Gerard MacElligott, from Apr 2003 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 Gerard MacElligott has played.
What does Gerard MacElligott play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Gerard MacElligott opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard MacElligott answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gerard MacElligott play as White?
As White, Gerard MacElligott's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard MacElligott play as Black?
As Black, Gerard MacElligott most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Gerard MacElligott's FIDE rating?
Gerard MacElligott is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gerard MacElligott played?
Our database contains 173 games by Gerard MacElligott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 46 draws, 73 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard MacElligott?
173 games by Gerard MacElligott 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.