Prepare against Stuart McKinney
United Kingdom · World #78,605 classical · FIDE ID 2402653
When preparing against Stuart McKinney, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%).
Our database contains 35 games by Stuart McKinney, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stuart McKinney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stuart McKinney 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 | 1,794 | 1,803 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,752 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 25.7% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stuart McKinney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stuart McKinney's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — McKinney usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — McKinney usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — McKinney usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Stuart McKinney's chess games
All 35 games by Stuart McKinney in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Nicolas Emery | 2,040 | ch-SCO U1500 | B01 |
| Jul 2015 | Luis Rubio Rodriguez | 1,826 | 122nd ch-SCO | B01 |
| Jul 2015 | Walter Pearson | 1,623 | 122nd ch-SCO | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,684 |
| ch-SCO U1500 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Scottish Minor | 1995 | 3 | 1 | 2,096 |
| Glenrothes Major Open | 2003 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Hawick Major Open | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,210 |
| Aberdeen Open B | 2001 | 1 | 0 | – |
| ch-SCO Major | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stuart McKinney's chess games?
35 games by Stuart McKinney, from Aug 2015 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 Stuart McKinney has played.
What does Stuart McKinney play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Stuart McKinney opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stuart McKinney answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Stuart McKinney play as White?
As White, Stuart McKinney's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stuart McKinney play as Black?
As Black, Stuart McKinney most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Stuart McKinney's FIDE rating?
Stuart McKinney is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Stuart McKinney played?
Our database contains 35 games by Stuart McKinney, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stuart McKinney?
35 games by Stuart McKinney 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.