Prepare against Brendan Reedy
New Zealand · World #64,961 classical · FIDE ID 4300998
Our database contains 56 games by Brendan Reedy, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brendan Reedy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brendan Reedy 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 | 1,838 | 2,099 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,969 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 23 | 8 | 25 | 41.1% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brendan Reedy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brendan Reedy's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 53.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d6 (36% of these games) — Reedy usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Reedy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Reedy usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Reedy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Reedy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Reedy usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Brendan Reedy's chess games
All 56 games by Brendan Reedy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | R Anthony Dowden | 2,215 | ch-South Island | B31 |
| Jan 2013 | Mark Van Der Hoorn | 2,158 | ch-NZL 120th | A25 |
| May 2003 | Hilton Petrie Bennett | 2,064 | Dunedin Foord Memorial | A00 |
| Jan 2004 | Vivian J Smith | 2,020 | Auckland Open | A46 |
| Jan 2013 | Helen Milligan | 2,013 | ch-NZL 120th | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL 120th | 2013 | 11 | 2 | 1,824 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 1,635 |
| Auckland Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| ch-South Island | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| Canterbury Open | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,688 |
| Kapiti Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Dunedin Foord Memorial | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 2,167 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brendan Reedy's chess games?
56 games by Brendan Reedy, from Oct 2003 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 Reedy has played.
What does Brendan Reedy play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Brendan Reedy opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brendan Reedy answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Brendan Reedy play as White?
As White, Brendan Reedy's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brendan Reedy play as Black?
As Black, Brendan Reedy most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Brendan Reedy's FIDE rating?
Brendan Reedy is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Brendan Reedy played?
Our database contains 56 games by Brendan Reedy, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brendan Reedy?
56 games by Brendan Reedy 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.