Prepare against Adam Dorrance
FM · Canada · World #3,108 classical · FIDE ID 2618567
When preparing against Adam Dorrance, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 247 games by Adam Dorrance, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam Dorrance's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Dorrance 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 | 2,334 | 2,334 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,333 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 113 | 67 | 67 | 45.7% |
| As White | 120 | 61 | 28 | 31 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 52 | 39 | 36 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Dorrance's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Dorrance's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 45.8% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 25.0% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 14.2% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 10.0% | 87.5% |
| a3 | 5 | 4.2% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Dorrance usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Dorrance usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Dorrance usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Dorrance usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dorrance usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Dorrance usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 37.7% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 25 | 36.2% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 24.6% | 64.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 55.0% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 42.5% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Adam Dorrance's chess games
All 247 games by Adam Dorrance in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 113 wins, 67 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Markus Ragger | 2,570 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | E60 |
| Apr 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jun 2025 | Li Min Peng | 2,491 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Apr 2025 | Sim Maerevoet | 2,451 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Apr 2025 | Beksultan Moldagali | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 39.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,440 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,247 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,349 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Dorrance's chess games?
247 games by Adam Dorrance, from Jan 2014 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 Adam Dorrance has played.
What does Adam Dorrance play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Adam Dorrance opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Dorrance answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Adam Dorrance play as White?
As White, Adam Dorrance's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Dorrance play as Black?
As Black, Adam Dorrance most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Adam Dorrance's FIDE rating?
Adam Dorrance is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Adam Dorrance played?
Our database contains 247 games by Adam Dorrance, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 67 draws, 67 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Dorrance?
247 games by Adam Dorrance 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.