Prepare against Mary Cawdery
United Kingdom · World #131,027 classical · FIDE ID 343426077
When preparing against Mary Cawdery, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mary Cawdery, covering Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mary Cawdery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mary Cawdery 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 | 1,645 | 1,655 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,785 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mary Cawdery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mary Cawdery's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Cawdery usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Mary Cawdery's chess games
All 30 games by Mary Cawdery in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Mark Kerobyan | 1,916 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Elena Destic | 1,826 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | B21 |
| Aug 2026 | Gideon Faller | 1,822 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | D10 |
| Aug 2026 | Imogen A L Camp | 1,810 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | D11 |
| Aug 2026 | John Bussmann | 1,803 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,578 |
| 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 10 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,727 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 10 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,554 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,840 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mary Cawdery's chess games?
30 games by Mary Cawdery, from Oct 2023 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 Mary Cawdery has played.
What does Mary Cawdery play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mary Cawdery opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mary Cawdery answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mary Cawdery play as White?
As White, Mary Cawdery's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mary Cawdery play as Black?
As Black, Mary Cawdery most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mary Cawdery's FIDE rating?
Mary Cawdery is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,655 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mary Cawdery played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mary Cawdery, covering Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mary Cawdery?
30 games by Mary Cawdery 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.