Prepare against Fearghal Brady
Ireland · World #107,087 classical · FIDE ID 2513714
When preparing against Fearghal Brady, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 64.7% over 17 games.
Our database contains 50 games by Fearghal Brady, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fearghal Brady's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fearghal Brady 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 | 1,709 | 1,804 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,731 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,705 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 29 | 5 | 16 | 58.0% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 72.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fearghal Brady's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fearghal Brady's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 60.0% | 23.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Brady usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Brady usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Brady usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 90.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Brady usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Brady usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Brady usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 89.5% | 70.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Fearghal Brady's chess games
All 50 games by Fearghal Brady in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 29 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Sarthak Nukalapati | 1,810 | Celtic Nations U14 | A05 |
| Dec 2020 | Matthew Willder | 1,555 | Celtic Nations U14 | B08 |
| Jun 2020 | Nour Ajili | 1,547 | chT-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online Playoff | C05 |
| May 2020 | Rohit Surapaneni | 1,465 | chT-BCF4 U18 1920 (4NCL) online | E61 |
| Aug 2021 | Kevin Fitzpatrick | 1,463 | ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF4 U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 15 | 1,679 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,273 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,539 |
| Celtic Nations U14 | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 1,837 |
| chT-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online Playoff | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,616 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,391 |
| ch-IRL 100th Weekend Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fearghal Brady's chess games?
50 games by Fearghal Brady, from Jan 2019 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 Fearghal Brady has played.
What does Fearghal Brady play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Fearghal Brady opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fearghal Brady answers 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fearghal Brady play as White?
As White, Fearghal Brady's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fearghal Brady play as Black?
As Black, Fearghal Brady most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Fearghal Brady's FIDE rating?
Fearghal Brady is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Fearghal Brady played?
Our database contains 50 games by Fearghal Brady, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (58.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fearghal Brady?
50 games by Fearghal Brady 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.