Prepare against Mike McDonald
Cayman Islands · World #50,273 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 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mike McDonald, covering May 2019 to Sep 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 | 1,892 | 1,894 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,864 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — McDonald usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — McDonald usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% 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 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Mike McDonald's chess games
All 30 games by Mike McDonald in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 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% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B32 |
| Jul 2019 | Abdalsalam Albzour | 1,794 | Canadian Open | B38 |
| Jul 2026 | Vedant Shetty | 1,762 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,754 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| 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?
30 games by Mike McDonald, from May 2019 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 Mike McDonald has played.
What does Mike McDonald play on the first move as White?
Across 15 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 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% 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); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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 15 games.
What is Mike McDonald's FIDE rating?
Mike McDonald is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Mike McDonald played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mike McDonald, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike McDonald?
30 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.