Prepare against Henry Brennan
United Kingdom · World #26,280 classical · FIDE ID 343447856
When preparing against Henry Brennan, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 56 games by Henry Brennan, covering Oct 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Henry Brennan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Brennan 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 | 2,010 | 2,010 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,790 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,763 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 32.1% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Brennan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Brennan's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 80.6% | 42.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Brennan usually continues Bf4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Brennan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Brennan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Brennan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Brennan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Henry Brennan's chess games
All 56 games by Henry Brennan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jai Kothari | 2,158 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Michael Ashworth | 2,044 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Adrian D Wallace | 1,988 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | D17 |
| Aug 2026 | Tony Niccoli | 1,981 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | B27 |
| Aug 2026 | Jacob Liu | 1,962 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,878 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,687 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,886 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Brennan's chess games?
56 games by Henry Brennan, from Oct 2024 to Sep 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 Henry Brennan has played.
What does Henry Brennan play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Henry Brennan opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Brennan answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henry Brennan play as White?
As White, Henry Brennan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Brennan play as Black?
As Black, Henry Brennan most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Henry Brennan's FIDE rating?
Henry Brennan is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Henry Brennan played?
Our database contains 56 games by Henry Brennan, covering Oct 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Brennan?
56 games by Henry Brennan 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.