Prepare against Kevin C McCarthy
United Kingdom · World #44,555 classical · FIDE ID 470775
Our database contains 165 games by Kevin C McCarthy, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin C McCarthy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin C McCarthy 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 | 1,915 | 2,012 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,983 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,942 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 57 | 37 | 71 | 34.5% |
| As White | 88 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 21 | 15 | 41 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin C McCarthy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin C McCarthy's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 80.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — McCarthy usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — McCarthy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — McCarthy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — McCarthy usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — McCarthy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — McCarthy usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 71.1% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.6% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 54.2% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Kevin C McCarthy's chess games
All 165 games by Kevin C McCarthy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 57 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Malcolm Pein | 2,309 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | C01 |
| Jun 2021 | Tristan A Cox | 2,141 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | B08 |
| May 2006 | Nigel M Ferrington | 2,115 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | A48 |
| Oct 2009 | David L Roberts | 2,101 | chT1b-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | A48 |
| May 2014 | Colin Mackenzie | 2,093 | chT-BCF 1314 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 31 | 15.5 | 1,960 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 11 | 1,888 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,952 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,078 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,037 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,904 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin C McCarthy's chess games?
165 games by Kevin C McCarthy, from Jul 2011 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 Kevin C McCarthy has played.
What does Kevin C McCarthy play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Kevin C McCarthy opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin C McCarthy answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kevin C McCarthy play as White?
As White, Kevin C McCarthy's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin C McCarthy play as Black?
As Black, Kevin C McCarthy most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Kevin C McCarthy's FIDE rating?
Kevin C McCarthy is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Kevin C McCarthy played?
Our database contains 165 games by Kevin C McCarthy, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin C McCarthy?
165 games by Kevin C McCarthy 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.