Prepare against Matthew David McNabb
New Zealand · World #26,459 classical · FIDE ID 4300823
Our database contains 171 games by Matthew David McNabb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew David McNabb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew David McNabb 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 | 2,008 | 2,114 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 2,068 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,089 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 78 | 38 | 55 | 45.6% |
| As White | 85 | 43 | 20 | 22 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 86 | 35 | 18 | 33 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew David McNabb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew David McNabb's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 38 | 44.7% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 26 | 30.6% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 22.4% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — McNabb usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — McNabb usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — McNabb usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — McNabb usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — McNabb usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — McNabb usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 71.8% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 56.3% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 40.6% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Matthew David McNabb's chess games
All 171 games by Matthew David McNabb 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: 78 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Martin Haag | 2,317 | ch-NZL 109th | E61 |
| Jan 1997 | James Bernard Adams | 2,300 | ch-South Island | B23 |
| Dec 2001 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,277 | ch-NZL 109th | A73 |
| Jun 2016 | Paul Anthony Garbett | 2,250 | Henderson Trusts Open 39th | A46 |
| May 2022 | Anthony Lawrence Carpinter | 2,239 | Christchurch Nijman Memorial | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 27 | 19 | 2,040 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-NZL 109th | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 1999 | 11 | 9 | 1,895 |
| ch-NZL 108 0010 | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Auckland Open 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 8 | – |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew David McNabb's chess games?
171 games by Matthew David McNabb, 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 Matthew David McNabb has played.
What does Matthew David McNabb play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Matthew David McNabb opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew David McNabb answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matthew David McNabb play as White?
As White, Matthew David McNabb's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew David McNabb play as Black?
As Black, Matthew David McNabb most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Matthew David McNabb's FIDE rating?
Matthew David McNabb is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Matthew David McNabb played?
Our database contains 171 games by Matthew David McNabb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew David McNabb?
171 games by Matthew David McNabb 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.