Prepare against Tom Maguire
Australia · World #11,173 classical · FIDE ID 3221385
Our database contains 114 games by Tom Maguire, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Maguire's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Maguire 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 | 2,152 | 2,178 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,135 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,125 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 42 | 20 | 52 | 36.8% |
| As White | 52 | 19 | 10 | 23 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 62 | 23 | 10 | 29 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Maguire's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Maguire's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 84.6% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Maguire usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Maguire usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Maguire usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Maguire usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Maguire usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Maguire usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 80.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Tom Maguire's chess games
All 114 games by Tom Maguire in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 42 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Kanan Izzat | 2,496 | Australian Open | E04 |
| Dec 2019 | James Morris | 2,473 | Melbourne Australasian IM | B12 |
| Dec 2018 | Igor Bjelobrk | 2,401 | Australian Open | E08 |
| Aug 2015 | Alexandr Tarasov | 2,305 | World ol U16 | B13 |
| Dec 2019 | Maung Kyaw Zaw Hein Maung | 2,274 | Adelaide Lidums | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Queensland | 2019 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-AUS | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,341 |
| Adelaide Lidums | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,189 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Maguire's chess games?
114 games by Tom Maguire, from Feb 2013 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 Tom Maguire has played.
What does Tom Maguire play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Tom Maguire opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Maguire answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tom Maguire play as White?
As White, Tom Maguire's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Maguire play as Black?
As Black, Tom Maguire most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Tom Maguire's FIDE rating?
Tom Maguire is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Tom Maguire played?
Our database contains 114 games by Tom Maguire, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Maguire?
114 games by Tom Maguire 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.