Prepare against Barry Foran
Ireland · World #117,455 classical · FIDE ID 2508230
When preparing against Barry Foran, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (69%).
Our database contains 64 games by Barry Foran, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Barry Foran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barry Foran 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 | 1,680 | 1,723 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 23 | 14 | 27 | 35.9% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barry Foran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barry Foran's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Foran usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Foran usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Foran usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 69.2% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Barry Foran's chess games
All 64 games by Barry Foran in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | David F Newell | 1,821 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | A80 |
| Feb 2009 | Gasim Hashimov | 1,810 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | D17 |
| Oct 2017 | Henk Haisma | 1,808 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | D11 |
| Oct 2017 | Michael J Stanners | 1,761 | 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Russell Finch | 1,742 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 39th Guernsey Holiday Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,650 |
| 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,711 |
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,451 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,569 |
| 43rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| Cork Masters | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,838 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Championship | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barry Foran's chess games?
64 games by Barry Foran, from Nov 2016 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 Barry Foran has played.
What does Barry Foran play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Barry Foran opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barry Foran answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Barry Foran play as White?
As White, Barry Foran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barry Foran play as Black?
As Black, Barry Foran most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Barry Foran's FIDE rating?
Barry Foran is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (May 2024).
How many games has Barry Foran played?
Our database contains 64 games by Barry Foran, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barry Foran?
64 games by Barry Foran 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.