Prepare against Brian O`gorman
Ireland · World #103,386 classical · FIDE ID 2509601
When preparing against Brian O`gorman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Brian O`gorman, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brian O`gorman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian O`gorman 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 | 1,720 | 1,752 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,686 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 28.1% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 287 rated games against 261 different opponents, across 72 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 212 | 72 | 39 | 101 | 34.0% | 1,633 | 1,559 | 9 |
| Rapid | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% | 1,661 | 1,350 | 1 |
| Blitz | 59 | 19 | 4 | 36 | 32.2% | 1,566 | 1,421 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 88 | 12 | 10 | 66 | 13.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 59 | 34 | 6 | 19 | 57.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,844 | 1,710 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2024 | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 1,701 | 1,606 |
| 2023 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 1,556 | 1,436 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2021 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1,310 | 1,279 |
| 2020 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 1,580 | 1,603 |
| 2019 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 1,277 | 1,411 |
| 2018 | 53 | 17 | 5 | 31 | 1,650 | 1,468 |
| 2017 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 27 | 1,734 | 1,508 |
| 2016 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 1,532 | 1,532 |
| 2015 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1,798 | 1,558 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | – | – |
Where Brian O`gorman has played
Ireland (61) · England (3) · France (2) · Italy (2) · Denmark (1) · Poland (1) · Serbia (1) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian O`gorman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian O`gorman's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — O`gorman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (15% of these games) — O`gorman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — O`gorman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Brian O`gorman's chess games
All 32 games by Brian O`gorman in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | John P. Aherne | 1,854 | ch-IRL Seniors 50 | D24 |
| May 2018 | Robert Wynn Stephens | 1,802 | Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | B06 |
| Aug 2020 | Vlastimil Oharek | 1,721 | Skalica Schaeffler Open | B00 |
| Aug 2020 | Juraj Wallner | 1,607 | Skalica Schaeffler Open | C01 |
| Aug 2020 | Patrik Stevik | 1,378 | Skalica Schaeffler Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,521 |
| Skalica Schaeffler Open | 2020 | 8 | 6 | 1,695 |
| Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,500 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 50 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial-C | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,195 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,456 |
| ch-IRL 50+ 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian O`gorman's chess games?
32 games by Brian O`gorman, from Nov 2015 to Oct 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 Brian O`gorman has played.
What does Brian O`gorman play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Brian O`gorman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian O`gorman answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Brian O`gorman play as White?
As White, Brian O`gorman's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian O`gorman play as Black?
As Black, Brian O`gorman most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Brian O`gorman's FIDE rating?
Brian O`gorman is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (May 2024).
How many games has Brian O`gorman played?
Our database contains 32 games by Brian O`gorman, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian O`gorman?
32 games by Brian O`gorman 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.