Prepare against Mike McDonald
Cayman Islands · World #43,014 classical · FIDE ID 2635682
When preparing against Mike McDonald, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Mike McDonald, covering May 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mike McDonald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike McDonald 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 | 1,923 | 1,923 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,864 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 248 rated games against 145 different opponents, across 36 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 120 | 58 | 18 | 44 | 48.3% | 1,774 | 1,820 | 13 |
| Rapid | 77 | 58 | 6 | 13 | 75.3% | 1,704 | 1,927 | 9 |
| Blitz | 22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 81.8% | 1,641 | 1,927 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 59 | 15 | 6 | 38 | 25.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 151 | 115 | 14 | 22 | 76.2% |
Wins over titled players: 23 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 36 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 | 43 | 6 | 16 | 1,721 | 1,892 |
| 2025 | 66 | 45 | 6 | 15 | 1,718 | 1,893 |
| 2024 | 32 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 1,641 | 1,835 |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1,500 | 1,740 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,962 | 1,862 |
| 2019 | 71 | 30 | 11 | 30 | 1,809 | 1,767 |
Where Mike McDonald has played
Cayman Islands (20) · Canada (12) · Iceland (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike McDonald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike McDonald's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — McDonald usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — McDonald usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — McDonald usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Mike McDonald's chess games
All 33 games by Mike McDonald in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Maxim Vasic | 1,964 | Canadian Open | C80 |
| Mar 2019 | Yevhen Samokysh | 1,924 | Mississauga Spring Open U2000 | D07 |
| Sep 2026 | Chris Kaituu | 1,890 | 46th Olympiad 2026 | B45 |
| Sep 2026 | Bernhard Schwarz | 1,813 | 46th Olympiad 2026 | C60 |
| Jul 2019 | Abdalsalam Albzour | 1,794 | Canadian Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Olympiad 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| Canadian Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,754 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| Mississauga Spring Open U2000 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,771 |
| George Town Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike McDonald's chess games?
33 games by Mike McDonald, from May 2019 to Nov 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 Mike McDonald has played.
What does Mike McDonald play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mike McDonald opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike McDonald answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mike McDonald play as White?
As White, Mike McDonald's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike McDonald play as Black?
As Black, Mike McDonald most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mike McDonald's FIDE rating?
Mike McDonald is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Mike McDonald played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mike McDonald, covering May 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike McDonald?
33 games by Mike McDonald 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.