Prepare against Dara Murphy
Ireland · World #67,853 classical · FIDE ID 2501783
When preparing against Dara Murphy, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Dara Murphy, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dara Murphy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dara Murphy 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 | 1,828 | 1,956 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,922 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 29.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dara Murphy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dara Murphy's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Murphy usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Murphy usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Murphy usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Murphy usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Murphy usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Dara Murphy's chess games
All 37 games by Dara Murphy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Mitch Fishbein | 2,120 | Norway Chess Open | C28 |
| Feb 2008 | Malcolm J Armstrong | 2,109 | 15th Bunratty Masters Open | B19 |
| Mar 2005 | Alexandra Wilson | 2,072 | ch-EU Union | C11 |
| Mar 2005 | Stefanie Schulz | 2,070 | ch-EU Union | B23 |
| Mar 2005 | Gearoidin Ui Laighleis | 1,991 | ch-EU Union | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,683 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,925 |
| 15th Bunratty Masters Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| Galway Masters | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,045 |
| 16th Cork Masters | 2008 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Cavan Chess Congress 2026 Masters | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,814 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dara Murphy's chess games?
37 games by Dara Murphy, from Jul 2005 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 Dara Murphy has played.
What does Dara Murphy play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Dara Murphy opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dara Murphy answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dara Murphy play as White?
As White, Dara Murphy's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dara Murphy play as Black?
As Black, Dara Murphy most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Dara Murphy's FIDE rating?
Dara Murphy is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Dara Murphy played?
Our database contains 37 games by Dara Murphy, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dara Murphy?
37 games by Dara Murphy 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.