Prepare against Kevin McHugh
Ireland · World #64,227 classical · FIDE ID 2500507
When preparing against Kevin McHugh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 104 games by Kevin McHugh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin McHugh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin McHugh 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 | 1,841 | 2,175 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 1,968 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,055 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 13 | 38 | 53 | 12.5% |
| As White | 48 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 14.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 6 | 19 | 31 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin McHugh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin McHugh's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — McHugh usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — McHugh usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — McHugh usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 100.0% | 26.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Kevin McHugh's chess games
All 104 games by Kevin McHugh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 38 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Colin A McNab | 2,490 | Dublin zt | B08 |
| Jan 1991 | John Anthony Delaney | 2,280 | ch-IRL | A07 |
| Jun 2020 | Andrew J Morley | 2,065 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B32 |
| Apr 2020 | John K Holliday | 1,798 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B01 |
| Oct 2017 | Huseyin Oguz | 1,765 | 33rd EU-Cup | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,289 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,104 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,769 |
| chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,824 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,826 |
| 33rd EU-Cup | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,121 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 0 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin McHugh's chess games?
104 games by Kevin McHugh, from Apr 2003 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 McHugh has played.
What does Kevin McHugh play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Kevin McHugh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin McHugh answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin McHugh play as White?
As White, Kevin McHugh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin McHugh play as Black?
As Black, Kevin McHugh most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Kevin McHugh's FIDE rating?
Kevin McHugh is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Kevin McHugh played?
Our database contains 104 games by Kevin McHugh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 38 draws, 53 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin McHugh?
104 games by Kevin McHugh 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.