Prepare against Jonathan MacDonald
Canada · World #43,776 classical · FIDE ID 2603756
When preparing against Jonathan MacDonald, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 65 games by Jonathan MacDonald, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan MacDonald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan MacDonald 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 | 1,919 | 2,039 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 13 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 45.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016): 6 rated games against 6 different opponents, across 1 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 33.3% | 1,998 | 1,865 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1,998 | 1,865 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan MacDonald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan MacDonald's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 88.2% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues Bg5 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — MacDonald usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Jonathan MacDonald's chess games
All 65 games by Jonathan MacDonald in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Hans-Joerg Grupe | 2,290 | 4th Wichern Open | E55 |
| Aug 2004 | Nava Starr | 2,202 | ch-CAN | C50 |
| Aug 2000 | Tyler Reddy | 2,012 | Charlottetown Inv A | C02 |
| Jul 2016 | Jim Daniluk | 1,903 | Canadian Open | B30 |
| Jul 2001 | Peter Arseneau | 1,857 | ch-CAN Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,960 |
| Charlottetown Inv A | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| ch-CAN | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,024 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| Halifax | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,207 |
| North Bay Open | 1994 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-CAN Open | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| Saint John | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan MacDonald's chess games?
65 games by Jonathan MacDonald, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Jonathan MacDonald has played.
What does Jonathan MacDonald play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jonathan MacDonald opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan MacDonald answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jonathan MacDonald play as White?
As White, Jonathan MacDonald's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan MacDonald play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan MacDonald most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jonathan MacDonald's FIDE rating?
Jonathan MacDonald is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jonathan MacDonald played?
Our database contains 65 games by Jonathan MacDonald, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan MacDonald?
65 games by Jonathan MacDonald 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.