Prepare against John Mcbride
United Kingdom · World #48,513 classical · FIDE ID 2461633
Our database contains 50 games by John Mcbride, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Mcbride's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Mcbride 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 | 1,899 | 1,909 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 24.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Mcbride's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Mcbride's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mcbride usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Mcbride usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Mcbride usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
John Mcbride's chess games
All 50 games by John Mcbride in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D64 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Paul Atkinson | 2,215 | Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-E | E11 |
| Jun 2009 | Edward Ferry | 1,962 | 1st Edinburg CC Open | D13 |
| Jun 2008 | Ian C Mason | 1,927 | 115th ch-SCO | C10 |
| Jan 2008 | Alastair G Dawson | 1,776 | Dundee & Angus Open | E73 |
| Feb 2009 | Adam Bremner | 1,757 | Perth Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-E | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,715 |
| 1st Edinburg CC Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,246 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,836 |
| Perth Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,011 |
| 1st East Dunbartonshire Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,849 |
| Oban Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Mcbride's chess games?
50 games by John Mcbride, from Oct 2007 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 John Mcbride has played.
What does John Mcbride play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, John Mcbride opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Mcbride answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does John Mcbride play as White?
As White, John Mcbride's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Mcbride play as Black?
As Black, John Mcbride most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 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 27 games.
What is John Mcbride's FIDE rating?
John Mcbride is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Feb 2026).
How many games has John Mcbride played?
Our database contains 50 games by John Mcbride, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Mcbride?
50 games by John Mcbride 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.