Prepare against Roderick M McKay
IM · United Kingdom · World #11,020 classical · FIDE ID 2400049
Our database contains 629 games by Roderick M McKay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roderick M McKay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roderick M McKay 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 | 2,154 | 2,376 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,201 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,348 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 629 | 257 | 220 | 152 | 40.9% |
| As White | 319 | 135 | 115 | 69 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 310 | 122 | 105 | 83 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roderick M McKay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roderick M McKay's side.
First moves as White (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 33.5% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 106 | 33.2% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 14.1% | 65.6% |
| d3 | 25 | 7.8% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 22 | 6.9% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 9 | 2.8% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — McKay usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — McKay usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — McKay usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — McKay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — McKay usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — McKay usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 49.0% | 61.0% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 15.9% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 10.2% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 15 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.6% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 8 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 34.8% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 33.7% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 21 | 22.8% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Roderick M McKay's chess games
All 629 games by Roderick M McKay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 257 wins, 220 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/14/4 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Rat Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1982 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,590 | Olympiad-25 | B08 |
| Jul 2013 | Mark L Hebden | 2,555 | 120th ch-SCO | A48 |
| Nov 2015 | Keith C Arkell | 2,499 | Wch Seniors 50 25th | E15 |
| Jan 1984 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,475 | London Phillips&Drew Knights | B46 |
| Jan 1988 | Mark L Condie | 2,455 | Edinburgh Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2002 | 54 | 31 | 2,358 |
| Edinburgh Open | 1989 | 17 | 10 | 2,435 |
| ch-West of Scotland | 2004 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,337 |
| Norwich Junior International U18 | 1972 | 15 | 9.5 | – |
| London Phillips&Drew Knights | 1984 | 14 | 9 | 2,443 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,063 |
| 21st Olympiad Final B | 1974 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 18th Olympiad Final B | 1968 | 11 | 7 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roderick M McKay's chess games?
629 games by Roderick M McKay, from Apr 2003 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 Roderick M McKay has played.
What does Roderick M McKay play on the first move as White?
Across 319 games with White in our database, Roderick M McKay opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roderick M McKay answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games).
What openings does Roderick M McKay play as White?
As White, Roderick M McKay's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Bird's opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 319 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roderick M McKay play as Black?
As Black, Roderick M McKay most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Roderick M McKay's FIDE rating?
Roderick M McKay is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Roderick M McKay played?
Our database contains 629 games by Roderick M McKay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 220 draws, 152 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roderick M McKay?
629 games by Roderick M McKay 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.