Prepare against Matthew McLachlan
United Kingdom · World #28,446 classical · FIDE ID 436003
When preparing against Matthew McLachlan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 50 games by Matthew McLachlan, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matthew McLachlan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew McLachlan 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 | 1,995 | 1,995 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,011 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 22 | 9 | 19 | 44.0% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew McLachlan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew McLachlan's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — McLachlan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — McLachlan usually continues Bg5 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — McLachlan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Matthew McLachlan's chess games
All 50 games by Matthew McLachlan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Samuel Chow | 2,326 | ch-British Universities | A79 |
| Mar 2022 | Ivan Nikolov | 1,974 | ch-British Universities | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Dimitrios Levon Zakarian | 1,966 | ch-ENG | A61 |
| Dec 2025 | Archie Flavell | 1,955 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Vincent Sagues | 1,952 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,117 |
| ch-ENG | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,928 |
| ch-GBR 100th U13 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,819 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,136 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,933 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,912 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew McLachlan's chess games?
50 games by Matthew McLachlan, from Mar 2020 to Sep 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 McLachlan has played.
What does Matthew McLachlan play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Matthew McLachlan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew McLachlan answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Matthew McLachlan play as White?
As White, Matthew McLachlan's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 62.5% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew McLachlan play as Black?
As Black, Matthew McLachlan most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Matthew McLachlan's FIDE rating?
Matthew McLachlan is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Matthew McLachlan played?
Our database contains 50 games by Matthew McLachlan, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew McLachlan?
50 games by Matthew McLachlan 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.