Prepare against Fiachra Scallan
Ireland · World #32,842 classical · FIDE ID 2507528
Our database contains 89 games by Fiachra Scallan, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fiachra Scallan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fiachra Scallan 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 | 1,970 | 1,989 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,974 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 23 | 35 | 31 | 25.8% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fiachra Scallan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fiachra Scallan's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 78.6% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.9% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Scallan usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Scallan usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Scallan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Scallan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Scallan usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Fiachra Scallan's chess games
All 89 games by Fiachra Scallan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 35 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Gavin Melaugh | 2,058 | ch-IRL U19 | C41 |
| May 2018 | Matthias Kuerschner | 2,021 | chA-Hessen | B35 |
| Jul 2017 | Euan Gray | 1,994 | Glorney Cup | C54 |
| Feb 2021 | Paul Carey | 1,948 | Bunratty Online | B01 |
| Sep 2019 | Darragh Moran | 1,888 | Dublin St Andrews Open A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,797 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,837 |
| chA-Hessen | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| 25th Bunratty Masters Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| ch-IRL U19 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fiachra Scallan's chess games?
89 games by Fiachra Scallan, from Sep 2014 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 Fiachra Scallan has played.
What does Fiachra Scallan play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Fiachra Scallan opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fiachra Scallan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Fiachra Scallan play as White?
As White, Fiachra Scallan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fiachra Scallan play as Black?
As Black, Fiachra Scallan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Fiachra Scallan's FIDE rating?
Fiachra Scallan is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Fiachra Scallan played?
Our database contains 89 games by Fiachra Scallan, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 35 draws, 31 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fiachra Scallan?
89 games by Fiachra Scallan 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.