Prepare against William McDougall
United Kingdom · World #38,287 classical · FIDE ID 2404923
Our database contains 73 games by William McDougall, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William McDougall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William McDougall 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 | 1,943 | 2,092 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 32 | 19 | 22 | 43.8% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William McDougall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William McDougall's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — McDougall usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — McDougall usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — McDougall usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
William McDougall's chess games
All 73 games by William McDougall in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Richard L Britton | 2,249 | 105th ch-GBR | B52 |
| Aug 2018 | Richard J McMichael | 2,245 | 105th ch-GBR | A03 |
| May 2019 | John E Duggan | 2,222 | BCF-chT2 1819 (4NCL) Demotion | D76 |
| Jun 2013 | Manuel Perez Carballo | 2,143 | Hampstead Open U2200 06 | B07 |
| Mar 2017 | Hubert Mossong | 2,132 | chT-BCF 1617 (4NCL) Promotion Pool | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105th ch-GBR | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,027 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,922 |
| 50th Torquay Open | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| Frodsham Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 06 | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,181 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William McDougall's chess games?
73 games by William McDougall, from Aug 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 William McDougall has played.
What does William McDougall play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, William McDougall opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William McDougall answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does William McDougall play as White?
As White, William McDougall's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William McDougall play as Black?
As Black, William McDougall most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is William McDougall's FIDE rating?
William McDougall is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Feb 2020).
How many games has William McDougall played?
Our database contains 73 games by William McDougall, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against William McDougall?
73 games by William McDougall 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.