Prepare against Rory McLean
United Kingdom · World #87,221 classical · FIDE ID 447153
When preparing against Rory McLean, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 57 games by Rory McLean, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rory McLean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rory 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 | 1,766 | 1,787 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,705 | 1,707 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,735 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 14 | 10 | 33 | 24.6% |
| As White | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 14.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rory McLean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rory McLean's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 24.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 24.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — McLean usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — McLean usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — McLean usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 70.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Rory McLean's chess games
All 57 games by Rory McLean in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Mark Waterfield | 1,920 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C06 |
| Aug 2024 | Jonas Van Uytvange | 1,685 | ch-BCF Major | C06 |
| May 2025 | Siddhartha Shankar Srivastava | 1,647 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | C02 |
| May 2025 | Andrew Volovich | 1,628 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | C01 |
| Jan 2024 | Jane Scott | 1,275 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,632 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,359 |
| ch-BCF U11 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | -31 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,628 |
| ch-GBR U1600 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 8th-10th May 2026 - Major Under 2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,726 |
| ch-BCF U120 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rory McLean's chess games?
57 games by Rory McLean, from Jun 2016 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 Rory McLean has played.
What does Rory McLean play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Rory McLean opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rory McLean answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rory McLean play as White?
As White, Rory McLean's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rory McLean play as Black?
As Black, Rory McLean most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Rory McLean's FIDE rating?
Rory McLean is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,705 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Rory McLean played?
Our database contains 57 games by Rory McLean, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rory McLean?
57 games by Rory 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.