Prepare against Ciaran Quinn
Ireland · World #44,388 classical · FIDE ID 2500817
Our database contains 66 games by Ciaran Quinn, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ciaran Quinn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ciaran Quinn 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 | 1,916 | 2,156 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,072 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 2,066 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 37.9% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ciaran Quinn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ciaran Quinn's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Ciaran Quinn's chess games
All 66 games by Ciaran Quinn in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Jul 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Colm Daly | 2,340 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | E80 |
| Apr 2019 | Pavel Bratkov | 2,081 | chT-IRL | E01 |
| Jul 2008 | Andrea Carosso | 2,046 | ch-IRL | D10 |
| Jul 2010 | David Murray | 2,021 | ch-IRL | E43 |
| Mar 2013 | Peter J. Hayes | 2,020 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2013 | 27 | 14 | 2,108 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| Hibernian Monday Summer League | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 10th Rohde Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 50 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| IRL-ch Weekender Open | 2018 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-IRL | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ciaran Quinn's chess games?
66 games by Ciaran Quinn, from Jul 2008 to Jul 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 Ciaran Quinn has played.
What does Ciaran Quinn play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ciaran Quinn opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ciaran Quinn answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ciaran Quinn play as White?
As White, Ciaran Quinn's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ciaran Quinn play as Black?
As Black, Ciaran Quinn most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ciaran Quinn's FIDE rating?
Ciaran Quinn is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Ciaran Quinn played?
Our database contains 66 games by Ciaran Quinn, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ciaran Quinn?
66 games by Ciaran Quinn 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.