Prepare against Darragh Greenan
Ireland · World #84,466 classical · FIDE ID 2525607
When preparing against Darragh Greenan, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Darragh Greenan, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Darragh Greenan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darragh Greenan 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 | 1,775 | 1,911 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,889 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,786 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 15.6% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darragh Greenan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darragh Greenan's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Greenan usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Greenan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Greenan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Greenan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Greenan usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Darragh Greenan's chess games
All 32 games by Darragh Greenan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Sep 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: 5 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Kyle Purcell | 1,785 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | C10 |
| Jul 2026 | Haruo Uegaki | 1,777 | Stokes Cup 2026 | D11 |
| Jul 2026 | Adamjeet Singh | 1,645 | Stokes Cup 2026 | C09 |
| Aug 2023 | Jakob Lins | 1,304 | ch-EU Union U10 20th | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
| ch-EU Union U10 20th | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,141 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Stokes Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,764 |
| Stokes Cup | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,344 |
| Dublin Easter International Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darragh Greenan's chess games?
32 games by Darragh Greenan, from Jul 2023 to Sep 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 Darragh Greenan has played.
What does Darragh Greenan play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Darragh Greenan opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darragh Greenan answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Darragh Greenan play as White?
As White, Darragh Greenan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darragh Greenan play as Black?
As Black, Darragh Greenan most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Darragh Greenan's FIDE rating?
Darragh Greenan is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (May 2026).
How many games has Darragh Greenan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Darragh Greenan, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darragh Greenan?
32 games by Darragh Greenan 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.