Prepare against Patrick McCartney
United States · World #66,669 classical · FIDE ID 2021714
Our database contains 44 games by Patrick McCartney, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick McCartney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick McCartney 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 | 1,832 | 2,226 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,906 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 2,053 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick McCartney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick McCartney's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — McCartney usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — McCartney usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — McCartney usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — McCartney usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Patrick McCartney's chess games
All 44 games by Patrick McCartney in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Kalin Nonchev | 2,171 | 109th US Open | A00 |
| Jun 2006 | Nicholas M Barber | 2,128 | South Carolina Open | A02 |
| Aug 2008 | Jeffrey Haskel | 2,101 | 109th US Open | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Nicholas Rosenthal | 2,074 | 115th US Open | C48 |
| Jul 2014 | Zane Eisen | 2,005 | 115th US Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| South Carolina Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| 2026 Spring Southeastern FIDE | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,834 |
| 109th US Open | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,291 |
| North Carolina Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,117 |
| 38th Philadelphia National Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,008 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Alto Open | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,273 |
| US Open 105 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick McCartney's chess games?
44 games by Patrick McCartney, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Patrick McCartney has played.
What does Patrick McCartney play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Patrick McCartney opens with 1.b4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick McCartney answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Patrick McCartney play as White?
As White, Patrick McCartney's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick McCartney play as Black?
As Black, Patrick McCartney most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Patrick McCartney's FIDE rating?
Patrick McCartney is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Patrick McCartney played?
Our database contains 44 games by Patrick McCartney, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick McCartney?
44 games by Patrick McCartney 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.