Prepare against Graeme McCormick
Ireland · World #97,833 classical · FIDE ID 2511045
When preparing against Graeme McCormick, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Graeme McCormick, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Graeme McCormick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graeme McCormick 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 | 1,736 | 1,745 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 26.7% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graeme McCormick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graeme McCormick's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — McCormick usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — McCormick usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — McCormick usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — McCormick usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — McCormick usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — McCormick usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Graeme McCormick's chess games
All 60 games by Graeme McCormick in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Steve Clare | 1,729 | 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | B24 |
| Aug 2024 | Elmira Walker | 1,725 | ch-BCF PM U1750 Open | B25 |
| Jul 2017 | Ian P Blencowe | 1,651 | ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | C00 |
| Aug 2017 | Douglas M Forbes | 1,583 | 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | A00 |
| Jul 2016 | Daniel Varney | 1,574 | 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 1984 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-BCF PM U1750 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,562 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,457 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,547 |
| BCF-ch Soanes U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,379 |
| 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1,737 |
| ch-BCF 103rd U160/1900 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,776 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graeme McCormick's chess games?
60 games by Graeme McCormick, from Sep 2016 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 Graeme McCormick has played.
What does Graeme McCormick play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Graeme McCormick opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graeme McCormick answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Graeme McCormick play as White?
As White, Graeme McCormick's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graeme McCormick play as Black?
As Black, Graeme McCormick most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Graeme McCormick's FIDE rating?
Graeme McCormick is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Graeme McCormick played?
Our database contains 60 games by Graeme McCormick, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graeme McCormick?
60 games by Graeme McCormick 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.