Prepare against Tom McCoy
CM · Papua New Guinea · World #87,308 classical · FIDE ID 9100229
When preparing against Tom McCoy, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 62 games by Tom McCoy, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tom McCoy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom McCoy 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 | 1,767 | 1,903 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 25 | 5 | 32 | 40.3% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom McCoy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom McCoy's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — McCoy usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — McCoy usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — McCoy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — McCoy usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Tom McCoy's chess games
All 62 games by Tom McCoy in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Oct 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Daniel Colindres | 2,079 | Olympiad-45 | B01 |
| Oct 2018 | Ahmed M Al Thebaiti | 1,988 | Olympiad-43 | B46 |
| Sep 2024 | Peter Rowe | 1,973 | Olympiad-45 | A43 |
| Sep 2024 | Khaled Abdellahi Abdellahi | 1,894 | Olympiad-45 | B22 |
| Jul 2005 | Tor Lattimore | 1,862 | Belconnen Open | A69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,855 |
| Belconnen Open | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 1,549 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,657 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,811 |
| ch-ACT | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,372 |
| 39th Doeberl Cup Minor | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 1,418 |
| 40th Doeberl Cup Minor | 2002 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom McCoy's chess games?
62 games by Tom McCoy, from Nov 2018 to Oct 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 McCoy has played.
What does Tom McCoy play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tom McCoy opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom McCoy answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Tom McCoy play as White?
As White, Tom McCoy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom McCoy play as Black?
As Black, Tom McCoy most often plays: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Tom McCoy's FIDE rating?
Tom McCoy is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Tom McCoy played?
Our database contains 62 games by Tom McCoy, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom McCoy?
62 games by Tom McCoy 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.