Prepare against Dean Copeland
Ireland · World #56,648 classical · FIDE ID 368178551
Our database contains 33 games by Dean Copeland, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dean Copeland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dean Copeland 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 | 1,868 | 1,894 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,897 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,844 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 12.1% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dean Copeland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dean Copeland's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Copeland usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Copeland usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Copeland usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Dean Copeland's chess games
All 33 games by Dean Copeland in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 4 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Tom O'Gorman | 2,010 | Gonzaga Masters | B97 |
| Apr 2017 | Joao Rita | 1,917 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B50 |
| Oct 2024 | Anton Ojasuo | 1,899 | 39th ECC Open | C45 |
| Jul 2016 | Zahra Kara | 1,335 | World ol U16 | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,640 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,635 |
| Gonzaga Masters | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,781 |
| chT-IRL | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,433 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| Irish National Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,518 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dean Copeland's chess games?
33 games by Dean Copeland, from Nov 2015 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 Dean Copeland has played.
What does Dean Copeland play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Dean Copeland opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dean Copeland answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Dean Copeland play as White?
As White, Dean Copeland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dean Copeland play as Black?
As Black, Dean Copeland most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dean Copeland's FIDE rating?
Dean Copeland is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Dean Copeland played?
Our database contains 33 games by Dean Copeland, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (12.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dean Copeland?
33 games by Dean Copeland 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.