Prepare against Sullivan Mcconnell
United States · World #3,971 classical · FIDE ID 30934885
When preparing against Sullivan Mcconnell, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Sullivan Mcconnell, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sullivan Mcconnell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sullivan Mcconnell 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 | 2,304 | 2,304 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,143 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 108 | 42 | 120 | 40.0% |
| As White | 131 | 54 | 20 | 57 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 139 | 54 | 22 | 63 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sullivan Mcconnell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sullivan Mcconnell's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 86.3% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.9% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mcconnell usually continues Nc3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mcconnell usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Mcconnell usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Mcconnell usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (22% of these games) — Mcconnell usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Mcconnell usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 77.6% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 36.4% | 71.9% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Sullivan Mcconnell's chess games
All 270 games by Sullivan Mcconnell in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 108 wins, 42 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 13/5/16 | 38.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 8/3/15 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | 1st New World Chess Int | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | C89 |
| Jul 2020 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,535 | Titled Tue | A47 |
| May 2023 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,489 | Sheridan Wyoming Open | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Liang,Jason | 2,462 | 13th Washington Int 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 159 | 76 | 2,244 |
| 1st New World Chess Int | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| 2nd NWC Int Cup | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| AGCA Spring Inv IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,433 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,290 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,167 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sullivan Mcconnell's chess games?
270 games by Sullivan Mcconnell, from Sep 2017 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 Sullivan Mcconnell has played.
What does Sullivan Mcconnell play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Sullivan Mcconnell opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sullivan Mcconnell answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Sullivan Mcconnell play as White?
As White, Sullivan Mcconnell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sullivan Mcconnell play as Black?
As Black, Sullivan Mcconnell most often plays: French: Classical Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Sullivan Mcconnell's FIDE rating?
Sullivan Mcconnell is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sullivan Mcconnell played?
Our database contains 270 games by Sullivan Mcconnell, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 42 draws, 120 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sullivan Mcconnell?
270 games by Sullivan Mcconnell 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.