Prepare against Bernard Cassidy
United Kingdom · World #104,448 classical · FIDE ID 2404664
When preparing against Bernard Cassidy, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Bernard Cassidy, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Cassidy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Cassidy 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 | 1,716 | 1,716 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,555 | 1,670 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,651 | 1,705 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 40.6% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Cassidy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Cassidy's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Cassidy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Cassidy usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cassidy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 81.3% |
Bernard Cassidy's chess games
All 32 games by Bernard Cassidy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kinjal Dey | 1,799 | Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | David Galbraith | 1,767 | Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | D01 |
| Jul 2026 | Alan Kovalevskij | 1,641 | Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | C47 |
| Oct 2012 | Martin Chalmers | 1,579 | Dundee & Angus Major | C47 |
| Oct 2012 | David G Congalton | 1,293 | Dundee & Angus Major | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish International Open 2026 | U1800 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,808 |
| ch-SCO U1500 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Dundee & Angus Major | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,436 |
| Prestwick Airport Minor | 2011 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,297 |
| Dundee & Angus Congress Major | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| Dundee & Angus Major Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Cassidy's chess games?
32 games by Bernard Cassidy, from Jul 2013 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 Cassidy has played.
What does Bernard Cassidy play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Bernard Cassidy opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Cassidy answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernard Cassidy play as White?
As White, Bernard Cassidy's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Cassidy play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Cassidy most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Bernard Cassidy's FIDE rating?
Bernard Cassidy is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,555 in rapid and 1,651 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Bernard Cassidy played?
Our database contains 32 games by Bernard Cassidy, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 6 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Cassidy?
32 games by Bernard Cassidy 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.