Prepare against Gary Corcoran
United Kingdom · World #87,854 classical · FIDE ID 418560
When preparing against Gary Corcoran, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Gary Corcoran, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gary Corcoran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary Corcoran 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 | 1,765 | 1,942 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,860 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary Corcoran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary Corcoran's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Corcoran usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Corcoran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Corcoran usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Gary Corcoran's chess games
All 31 games by Gary Corcoran in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | John Jarmany | 2,072 | chT3N-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B52 |
| Jan 2011 | Brendan D Kane | 2,010 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | B21 |
| Feb 2011 | Jim R Nicolson | 1,936 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | A29 |
| Jan 2017 | Paul Salisbury | 1,708 | Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,530 |
| chT-BCF 3N 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,900 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,399 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 2,045 |
| chT-BCF 3N 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,966 |
| chT3N-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,782 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary Corcoran's chess games?
31 games by Gary Corcoran, from May 2010 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 Gary Corcoran has played.
What does Gary Corcoran play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Gary Corcoran opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary Corcoran answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Gary Corcoran play as White?
As White, Gary Corcoran's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary Corcoran play as Black?
As Black, Gary Corcoran most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gary Corcoran's FIDE rating?
Gary Corcoran is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (May 2010).
How many games has Gary Corcoran played?
Our database contains 31 games by Gary Corcoran, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary Corcoran?
31 games by Gary Corcoran 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.