Prepare against Colm Daly
FM · Ireland · World #9,247 classical · FIDE ID 2500434
Our database contains 911 games by Colm Daly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Colm Daly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colm Daly 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 | 2,182 | 2,380 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,349 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,327 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 911 | 409 | 207 | 295 | 44.9% |
| As White | 457 | 223 | 106 | 128 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 454 | 186 | 101 | 167 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colm Daly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colm Daly's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 132 | 28.9% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 116 | 25.4% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 107 | 23.4% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 82 | 17.9% | 58.5% |
| g3 | 18 | 3.9% | 72.2% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Daly usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Daly usually continues e3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Daly usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Daly usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Daly usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Daly usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 70.0% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 47 | 22.1% | 33.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 76.7% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 6.4% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.1% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
Colm Daly's chess games
All 911 games by Colm Daly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 409 wins, 207 draws, 295 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 52 | 20/18/14 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 25/10/15 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 17/6/12 | 48.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 17/5/6 | 60.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 96 | 45/19/32 | 46.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 36 | 12/9/15 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 5/8/11 | 20.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1997 | Drazen Sermek | 2,575 | 11th chT-EU | D30 |
| Oct 1998 | Robert Kempinski | 2,545 | Olympiad-33 | E11 |
| Nov 1998 | Igors Rausis | 2,535 | 7th Monarch Assurance | D02 |
| Apr 2012 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,520 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | D85 |
| Jan 1993 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,495 | Bucharest2 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 235 | 157 | 2,333 |
| Dublin Irish New Year IM | 2023 | 17 | 10 | 2,310 |
| chT-IRL | 2022 | 15 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Dublin Masters | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,230 |
| Telecom Open | 1992 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,462 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,429 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 7 | 2,392 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 2,267 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stephen Brady (20 games) · Gerard O'Connell (14 games) · Anthony Fox (13 games) · David Fitzsimons (11 games) · Joseph Ryan (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colm Daly's chess games?
911 games by Colm Daly, from Apr 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 Colm Daly has played.
What does Colm Daly play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Colm Daly opens with 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colm Daly answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Colm Daly play as White?
As White, Colm Daly's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (52 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (50 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (35 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colm Daly play as Black?
As Black, Colm Daly most often plays: Sicilian (96 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 454 games.
What is Colm Daly's FIDE rating?
Colm Daly is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Colm Daly played?
Our database contains 911 games by Colm Daly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 409 wins, 207 draws, 295 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colm Daly?
911 games by Colm Daly 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.