Prepare against Anthony Breen
Ireland · World #79,836 classical · FIDE ID 2503174
When preparing against Anthony Breen, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%).
Our database contains 102 games by Anthony Breen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Breen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Breen 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 | 1,790 | 1,809 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 46 | 14 | 42 | 45.1% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 9 | 20 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 23 | 5 | 22 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Breen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Breen's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 48.1% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 28.8% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Breen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Breen usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Breen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Breen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Breen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Breen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 56.0% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Anthony Breen's chess games
All 102 games by Anthony Breen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 46 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Peter Nagy | 2,050 | Budapest FS08 FM-C | A90 |
| May 2011 | David Szatmari | 1,991 | Budapest FS05 FM-B | C54 |
| Sep 2009 | Helga Szoukup | 1,921 | Budapest FS09 FM-B | B13 |
| May 2011 | Gyula Lakat | 1,899 | Budapest FS05 FM-B | A03 |
| Aug 2011 | Jozsef Jr. Pogats | 1,879 | Budapest FS08 FM-B | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,529 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-C | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,764 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-B | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,619 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,608 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-B | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,510 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,716 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-C | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 1,742 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-B | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Breen's chess games?
102 games by Anthony Breen, from Nov 2009 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 Anthony Breen has played.
What does Anthony Breen play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Anthony Breen opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Breen answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Anthony Breen play as White?
As White, Anthony Breen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Breen play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Breen most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Anthony Breen's FIDE rating?
Anthony Breen is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Anthony Breen played?
Our database contains 102 games by Anthony Breen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Breen?
102 games by Anthony Breen 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.