Prepare against Barry A Kocan
United Kingdom · World #131,626 classical · FIDE ID 343417272
When preparing against Barry A Kocan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Barry A Kocan, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Barry A Kocan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barry A Kocan 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 | 1,643 | 1,720 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 38.2% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barry A Kocan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barry A Kocan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kocan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kocan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kocan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Barry A Kocan's chess games
All 34 games by Barry A Kocan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Brian Towers | 1,824 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | B12 |
| Feb 2024 | Rory McLean | 1,739 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | E85 |
| Mar 2024 | Tom Krief | 1,713 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | B23 |
| Mar 2023 | Harriet Haslehurst | 1,530 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C03 |
| Nov 2023 | Ben D Parsons | 1,407 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,651 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,602 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,564 |
| Coventry Warwickshire Inter U140 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 38 |
| Torquay Morning Thynne Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,685 |
| Rail 5 Countries 23rd | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,758 |
| Rail 4 Countries | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barry A Kocan's chess games?
34 games by Barry A Kocan, from Jun 2023 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 Barry A Kocan has played.
What does Barry A Kocan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Barry A Kocan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barry A Kocan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Barry A Kocan play as White?
As White, Barry A Kocan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barry A Kocan play as Black?
As Black, Barry A Kocan most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Barry A Kocan's FIDE rating?
Barry A Kocan is currently rated 1,643 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Barry A Kocan played?
Our database contains 34 games by Barry A Kocan, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barry A Kocan?
34 games by Barry A Kocan 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.