Prepare against Griffin McConnell
United States · World #19,988 classical · FIDE ID 30942551
When preparing against Griffin McConnell, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Griffin McConnell, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Griffin McConnell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Griffin McConnell 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 | 2,058 | 2,097 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 67 | 39 | 114 | 30.5% |
| As White | 113 | 39 | 17 | 57 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 107 | 28 | 22 | 57 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Griffin McConnell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Griffin McConnell's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — McConnell usually continues Nc3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — McConnell usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — McConnell usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 95.9% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 65.9% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Griffin McConnell's chess games
All 220 games by Griffin McConnell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 39 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 58 | 23/6/29 | 39.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Roberto Mogranzini | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Sep 2022 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,406 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Aug 2022 | Oleg Yaksin | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Sep 2022 | Denis Pershin | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 152 | 59 | 2,132 |
| 2nd NWC Int Cup | 2020 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,176 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
| Seattle Seafair Open | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,741 |
| FIDE Disabled Cup | 2019 | 4 | 4 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Griffin McConnell's chess games?
220 games by Griffin McConnell, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Griffin McConnell has played.
What does Griffin McConnell play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Griffin McConnell opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Griffin McConnell answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Griffin McConnell play as White?
As White, Griffin McConnell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (58 games, 39.7% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Griffin McConnell play as Black?
As Black, Griffin McConnell most often plays: Queen's Gambit (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Griffin McConnell's FIDE rating?
Griffin McConnell is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Griffin McConnell played?
Our database contains 220 games by Griffin McConnell, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 39 draws, 114 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Griffin McConnell?
220 games by Griffin McConnell 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.