Prepare against Robert McLean
United Kingdom · World #19,692 classical · FIDE ID 434922
When preparing against Robert McLean, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (41%).
Our database contains 133 games by Robert McLean, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert McLean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert McLean 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 | 2,060 | 2,069 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 45 | 51 | 37 | 33.8% |
| As White | 71 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert McLean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert McLean's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 97.2% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — McLean usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — McLean usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — McLean usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — McLean usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 50.0% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
Robert McLean's chess games
All 133 games by Robert McLean in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 45 wins, 51 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jonathan L B Blackburn | 2,255 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | C17 |
| Mar 2026 | Sergey Tugaj | 2,247 | Titled Tue | — |
| May 2025 | Finlay Bowcott-Terry | 2,183 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | B22 |
| Feb 2026 | Le Phan Hoang Quan | 2,166 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| May 2026 | Vasile Carafizi | 2,148 | Titled Tuesday | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 32 | 13 | 2,141 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,153 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,976 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,854 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| chT3Na-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 5 | 2,076 |
| Harry Lamb Mem 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert McLean's chess games?
133 games by Robert McLean, from Mar 2016 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 Robert McLean has played.
What does Robert McLean play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Robert McLean opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert McLean answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Robert McLean play as White?
As White, Robert McLean's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert McLean play as Black?
As Black, Robert McLean most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Robert McLean's FIDE rating?
Robert McLean is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Robert McLean played?
Our database contains 133 games by Robert McLean, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 51 draws, 37 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert McLean?
133 games by Robert McLean 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.