Prepare against Gerard O'Connell
Ireland · World #28,286 classical · FIDE ID 2500493
Our database contains 391 games by Gerard O'Connell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerard O'Connell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard O'Connell 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 | 1,996 | 2,170 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,148 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 147 | 102 | 142 | 37.6% |
| As White | 196 | 85 | 47 | 64 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 195 | 62 | 55 | 78 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard O'Connell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard O'Connell's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 99.5% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — O'Connell usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — O'Connell usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — O'Connell usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — O'Connell usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 98.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 98.6% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Gerard O'Connell's chess games
All 391 games by Gerard O'Connell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 147 wins, 102 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Mark L Hebden | 2,540 | ch-IRL | D00 |
| Jul 2012 | Stephen Brady | 2,364 | ch-IRL | E52 |
| Feb 1999 | Paul Delaney | 2,305 | Bunratty Masters Open | E97 |
| Jan 1998 | Mel O'Cinneide | 2,285 | ch-IRL | D20 |
| Jul 1997 | Richard O'Donovan | 2,280 | ch-IRL | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 194 | 103 | 2,180 |
| Telecom Open | 1992 | 15 | 7 | 2,201 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 2000 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,441 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,344 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-IRL 101st | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Colm Daly (14 games) · Stephen Brady (13 games) · Anthony Fox (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard O'Connell's chess games?
391 games by Gerard O'Connell, from Apr 2003 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 Gerard O'Connell has played.
What does Gerard O'Connell play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Gerard O'Connell opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard O'Connell answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Gerard O'Connell play as White?
As White, Gerard O'Connell's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard O'Connell play as Black?
As Black, Gerard O'Connell most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Gerard O'Connell's FIDE rating?
Gerard O'Connell is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Gerard O'Connell played?
Our database contains 391 games by Gerard O'Connell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 102 draws, 142 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard O'Connell?
391 games by Gerard O'Connell 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.