Prepare against Ethan Cole
Ireland · World #17,196 classical · FIDE ID 2514818
Our database contains 32 games by Ethan Cole, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Cole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan Cole 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 | 2,083 | 2,083 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,051 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,979 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 56.3% |
| As White | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Cole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Cole's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cole usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cole usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Cole usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cole usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cole usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cole usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Ethan Cole's chess games
All 32 games by Ethan Cole in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jason Liu | 2,252 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Thomson Masters | C00 |
| May 2026 | Sreeyan Andhurthi | 1,933 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Thomson Masters | A04 |
| Mar 2025 | Daniele De Martino | 1,876 | 12th ChessMates Int | B07 |
| Mar 2025 | Alannah Ashton | 1,863 | 12th ChessMates Int | A05 |
| Jul 2025 | Jacob Liu | 1,859 | Robinson Cup | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Thomson Masters | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,146 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,001 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Stokes Cup U12 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Dublin Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,701 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Cole's chess games?
32 games by Ethan Cole, from Oct 2021 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 Ethan Cole has played.
What does Ethan Cole play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ethan Cole opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Cole answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ethan Cole play as White?
As White, Ethan Cole's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Cole play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Cole most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% 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 Ethan Cole's FIDE rating?
Ethan Cole is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ethan Cole played?
Our database contains 32 games by Ethan Cole, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Cole?
32 games by Ethan Cole 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.