Prepare against Harry Braine
Ireland · World #37,158 classical · FIDE ID 2518570
When preparing against Harry Braine, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Harry Braine, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harry Braine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Braine 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 | 1,948 | 2,004 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,094 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,990 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Braine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Braine's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Braine usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Braine usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Braine usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Braine usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Harry Braine's chess games
All 36 games by Harry Braine in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Patryk Brozynski | 2,224 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | B48 |
| Aug 2025 | Gordon Freeman | 2,017 | 104th ch-IRL | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | Freddie Pick | 1,978 | Glorney Cup | B22 |
| Aug 2025 | Anthony Fox | 1,939 | 104th ch-IRL | A08 |
| Aug 2026 | Nemhain Doolin | 1,932 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,837 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,845 |
| Glorney Cup | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,870 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Braine's chess games?
36 games by Harry Braine, from Apr 2022 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 Harry Braine has played.
What does Harry Braine play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Harry Braine opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Braine answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Harry Braine play as White?
As White, Harry Braine's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Braine play as Black?
As Black, Harry Braine most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Harry Braine's FIDE rating?
Harry Braine is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Harry Braine played?
Our database contains 36 games by Harry Braine, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Braine?
36 games by Harry Braine 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.