Prepare against Shane McCabe
Ireland · World #51,754 classical · FIDE ID 2503891
Our database contains 81 games by Shane McCabe, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shane McCabe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shane McCabe 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 | 1,886 | 1,916 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,872 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,919 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 40 | 14 | 27 | 49.4% |
| As White | 41 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shane McCabe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shane McCabe's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 82.9% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — McCabe usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — McCabe usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — McCabe usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — McCabe usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — McCabe usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — McCabe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Shane McCabe's chess games
All 81 games by Shane McCabe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | David Sedgwick | 2,032 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2050 05 | B12 |
| Mar 2014 | D Ian Calvert | 1,999 | 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Challengers Open | D03 |
| May 2013 | Peter K Tart | 1,978 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2050 05 | B13 |
| May 2014 | Graham J Ashcroft | 1,952 | Sunningdale e2e4 U2050 Open 05 | A15 |
| Oct 2013 | Henry H Hunt-Grubbe | 1,945 | High Wycombe e2e4 Open U2050 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 U2050 Open 05 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2050 05 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,987 |
| London Golders Green Open U1900 4th | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 3rd London Golders Green Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,762 |
| London Open Congress August U1900 | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 1st Birmingham 4NCL Open B | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2,047 |
| 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Challengers Open | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shane McCabe's chess games?
81 games by Shane McCabe, from May 2012 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 Shane McCabe has played.
What does Shane McCabe play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Shane McCabe opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shane McCabe answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Shane McCabe play as White?
As White, Shane McCabe's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (10 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shane McCabe play as Black?
As Black, Shane McCabe most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Shane McCabe's FIDE rating?
Shane McCabe is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Shane McCabe played?
Our database contains 81 games by Shane McCabe, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shane McCabe?
81 games by Shane McCabe 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.