Prepare against Brendan Cooney
Ireland · World #71,121 classical · FIDE ID 2508702
When preparing against Brendan Cooney, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Brendan Cooney, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brendan Cooney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brendan Cooney 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 | 1,817 | 1,874 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32.4% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brendan Cooney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brendan Cooney's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Cooney usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cooney usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Cooney usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Brendan Cooney's chess games
All 34 games by Brendan Cooney in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Mervyn J Hughes | 1,990 | 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | B03 |
| Apr 2021 | Richard M George | 1,971 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | B15 |
| Oct 2021 | Gavin James Hughes | 1,773 | chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | B23 |
| Apr 2021 | Arjun Pyda | 1,715 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Stephen Clancy | 1,713 | Irish National Club Championship 2026 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,608 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,872 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,652 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,672 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,750 |
| Armstrong Cup 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,778 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brendan Cooney's chess games?
34 games by Brendan Cooney, from Jun 2015 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 Brendan Cooney has played.
What does Brendan Cooney play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Brendan Cooney opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brendan Cooney answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Brendan Cooney play as White?
As White, Brendan Cooney's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brendan Cooney play as Black?
As Black, Brendan Cooney most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Brendan Cooney's FIDE rating?
Brendan Cooney is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Brendan Cooney played?
Our database contains 34 games by Brendan Cooney, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brendan Cooney?
34 games by Brendan Cooney 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.