Prepare against Conor Nolan
Ireland · World #32,456 classical · FIDE ID 2509466
Our database contains 64 games by Conor Nolan, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Conor Nolan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Conor Nolan 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 | 1,972 | 2,000 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,973 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,960 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 23.4% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Conor Nolan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Conor Nolan's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 96.8% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Nolan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nolan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Nolan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Nolan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Conor Nolan's chess games
All 64 games by Conor Nolan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Gerard O'Connell | 2,026 | ch-IRL 102nd | E61 |
| Aug 2024 | Gerard MacElligott | 1,989 | 103rd ch-IRL | A14 |
| Aug 2023 | John Healy | 1,949 | ch-IRL 102nd | C54 |
| May 2020 | Sean Terry | 1,931 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B11 |
| Aug 2024 | Harry Braine | 1,863 | 103rd ch-IRL | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,932 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-IRL | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,884 |
| Glorney Cup | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,000 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Masters | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,872 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Conor Nolan's chess games?
64 games by Conor Nolan, from Apr 2016 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 Conor Nolan has played.
What does Conor Nolan play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Conor Nolan opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Conor Nolan answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Conor Nolan play as White?
As White, Conor Nolan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Conor Nolan play as Black?
As Black, Conor Nolan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Conor Nolan's FIDE rating?
Conor Nolan is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Conor Nolan played?
Our database contains 64 games by Conor Nolan, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Conor Nolan?
64 games by Conor Nolan 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.