Prepare against Mark McAdam
DEU · World #28,041 classical · FIDE ID 24605840
Our database contains 43 games by Mark McAdam, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark McAdam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark McAdam 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 | 1,998 | 2,043 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,028 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 2,015 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 37.2% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark McAdam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark McAdam's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — McAdam usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — McAdam usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — McAdam usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — McAdam usually continues c3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — McAdam usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — McAdam usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Mark McAdam's chess games
All 43 games by Mark McAdam in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Henrik Bollmann | 2,111 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | D30 |
| Jun 2023 | Adnan Kulenovic | 1,938 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | E10 |
| Jun 2003 | Dieter Stummeyer | 1,883 | ch-Langenhagen Open | B33 |
| Nov 2023 | Joerg Wilke | 1,853 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D24 |
| Jun 2023 | Erik Fanin | 1,844 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,855 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,123 |
| ch-Langenhagen Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,780 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,005 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,891 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,868 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark McAdam's chess games?
43 games by Mark McAdam, from Oct 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 Mark McAdam has played.
What does Mark McAdam play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mark McAdam opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark McAdam answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark McAdam play as White?
As White, Mark McAdam's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark McAdam play as Black?
As Black, Mark McAdam most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Mark McAdam's FIDE rating?
Mark McAdam is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Mark McAdam played?
Our database contains 43 games by Mark McAdam, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark McAdam?
43 games by Mark McAdam 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.