Prepare against Dermot Nolan
Ireland · World #42,248 classical · FIDE ID 2510260
Our database contains 39 games by Dermot Nolan, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dermot Nolan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dermot 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 | 1,925 | 1,947 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,906 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dermot Nolan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dermot Nolan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Nolan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nolan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nolan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dermot Nolan's chess games
All 39 games by Dermot 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Shahjahon Saidmurodov | 2,132 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B00 |
| Oct 2024 | Kjell Petersson | 2,060 | 39th ECC Open | B76 |
| May 2020 | Edgar Wilson | 2,012 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C18 |
| Jul 2018 | Thomas Naillou | 2,008 | Glorney Cup | B43 |
| Apr 2020 | Alice Lampard | 2,005 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-IRL | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,729 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,646 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Masters | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,509 |
| Cork Masters | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dermot Nolan's chess games?
39 games by Dermot 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 Dermot Nolan has played.
What does Dermot Nolan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Dermot Nolan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dermot Nolan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dermot Nolan play as White?
As White, Dermot Nolan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dermot Nolan play as Black?
As Black, Dermot Nolan most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dermot Nolan's FIDE rating?
Dermot Nolan is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Dermot Nolan played?
Our database contains 39 games by Dermot Nolan, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dermot Nolan?
39 games by Dermot 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.