Prepare against Bernard Boyle
Ireland · World #63,766 classical · FIDE ID 2501830
When preparing against Bernard Boyle, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 34.4% over 32 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Bernard Boyle, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Boyle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Boyle 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 | 1,842 | 1,977 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,864 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 34 | 23 | 56 | 30.1% |
| As White | 54 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 10 | 35 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Boyle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Boyle's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Boyle usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Boyle usually continues Bf4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Boyle usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 96.4% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 86.4% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Bernard Boyle's chess games
All 113 games by Bernard Boyle in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 34 wins, 23 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Colm Daly | 2,322 | ch-IRL | A41 |
| Jul 2008 | Simon Jeffares | 2,111 | ch-IRL | C10 |
| Jul 2005 | Gordon Freeman | 2,101 | ch-IRL | D02 |
| Feb 2013 | Bartlomiej Cichonski | 2,067 | Dublin Gonzaga Masters | D00 |
| Jul 2010 | Oisin P. Benson | 2,062 | ch-IRL | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2010 | 38 | 15 | 2,000 |
| Gonzaga Masters | 2016 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,687 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,026 |
| Enniscrone Sligo Spring Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,732 |
| chT-IRL | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Boyle's chess games?
113 games by Bernard Boyle, from Oct 2005 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 Bernard Boyle has played.
What does Bernard Boyle play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Bernard Boyle opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Boyle answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Bernard Boyle play as White?
As White, Bernard Boyle's most-played openings in our database are: London System (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Boyle play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Boyle most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Bernard Boyle's FIDE rating?
Bernard Boyle is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Bernard Boyle played?
Our database contains 113 games by Bernard Boyle, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 56 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Boyle?
113 games by Bernard Boyle 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.