Prepare against Gearoidin Ui Laighleis
WCM · Ireland · World #67,124 classical · FIDE ID 2501171
When preparing against Gearoidin Ui Laighleis, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Colle System as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Gearoidin Ui Laighleis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gearoidin Ui Laighleis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gearoidin Ui Laighleis 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 | 1,831 | 1,996 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 40 | 29 | 62 | 30.5% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 18 | 13 | 36 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gearoidin Ui Laighleis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gearoidin Ui Laighleis's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Laighleis usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Laighleis usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Laighleis usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Laighleis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Laighleis usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 56.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 32.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Gearoidin Ui Laighleis's chess games
All 131 games by Gearoidin Ui Laighleis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 29 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Eamon Keogh | 2,074 | ch-IRL | D04 |
| Jul 2008 | Bernard Boyle | 1,945 | ch-IRL | A45 |
| Sep 2012 | Rosemary Giulian Jackson | 1,894 | Olympiad Women-40 | D05 |
| Nov 2008 | Filipina Thornton | 1,835 | Olympiad Women-38 | D05 |
| Oct 2018 | Teresa Debowska | 1,799 | Olympiad Women-43 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2008 | 15 | 5 | 1,877 |
| 33rd Olympiad Women | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,075 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,071 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,323 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,712 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gearoidin Ui Laighleis's chess games?
131 games by Gearoidin Ui Laighleis, from Apr 2003 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 Gearoidin Ui Laighleis has played.
What does Gearoidin Ui Laighleis play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Gearoidin Ui Laighleis opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gearoidin Ui Laighleis answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Gearoidin Ui Laighleis play as White?
As White, Gearoidin Ui Laighleis's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gearoidin Ui Laighleis play as Black?
As Black, Gearoidin Ui Laighleis most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Gearoidin Ui Laighleis's FIDE rating?
Gearoidin Ui Laighleis is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Gearoidin Ui Laighleis played?
Our database contains 131 games by Gearoidin Ui Laighleis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 29 draws, 62 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gearoidin Ui Laighleis?
131 games by Gearoidin Ui Laighleis 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.