Prepare against Polly McCormick
Ireland · World #145,751 classical · FIDE ID 2516292
When preparing against Polly McCormick, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Polly McCormick, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Polly McCormick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polly McCormick 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 | 1,605 | 1,605 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,538 | 1,552 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,627 | 1,627 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 20.0% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polly McCormick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polly McCormick's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (79% of these games) — McCormick usually continues Bf4 (27.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — McCormick usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — McCormick usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — McCormick usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — McCormick usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — McCormick usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Polly McCormick's chess games
All 40 games by Polly McCormick in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Leyi Charlotte Zhou | 1,199 | ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | C91 |
| Dec 2020 | Michael Moroz | 1,107 | Celtic Nations U12 | D00 |
| Sep 2020 | Christina Bouzana | 1,026 | ch-EU Online U12 Girls | C23 |
| Oct 2021 | Anisia-Maria David | 1,010 | ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokes Cup | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,160 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,103 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,035 |
| Celtic Nations U12 | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,274 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 870 |
| ch-IRL w | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polly McCormick's chess games?
40 games by Polly McCormick, from Nov 2021 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 Polly McCormick has played.
What does Polly McCormick play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Polly McCormick opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polly McCormick answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Polly McCormick play as White?
As White, Polly McCormick's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polly McCormick play as Black?
As Black, Polly McCormick most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Polly McCormick's FIDE rating?
Polly McCormick is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,538 in rapid and 1,627 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,605 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Polly McCormick played?
Our database contains 40 games by Polly McCormick, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polly McCormick?
40 games by Polly McCormick 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.