Prepare against J Ross Brennan
United Kingdom · World #71,277 classical · FIDE ID 2403773
When preparing against J Ross Brennan, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 91 games by J Ross Brennan, covering Apr 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find J Ross Brennan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout J Ross 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 | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 29 | 23 | 39 | 31.9% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of J Ross Brennan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from J Ross Brennan's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 85.7% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Brennan usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Brennan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Brennan usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Brennan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Brennan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Brennan usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 65.6% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
J Ross Brennan's chess games
All 91 games by J Ross Brennan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Julian Tang | 1,781 | 14th 4NCL Online U2000 Open | C56 |
| Jan 2022 | Brian G E Gosling | 1,738 | 4NCL Online U2000 Open 13th | D05 |
| Jun 2020 | Vivien Webster | 1,720 | chT-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online Playoffs | C55 |
| Mar 2021 | Tim Joyce | 1,698 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Intermed Open | A15 |
| Mar 2023 | Keith Emery | 1,689 | Dundee Allegro Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,645 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,698 |
| chT-SCO 1 | 1994 | 7 | 2 | 2,106 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,516 |
| 4NCL Autumn Online Open 3rd | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,529 |
| 4th 4NCL Autumn Online Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,622 |
| Castlebar Chess Festival | 1969 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| 14th 4NCL Online U2000 Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find J Ross Brennan's chess games?
91 games by J Ross Brennan, from Apr 2023 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 J Ross Brennan has played.
What does J Ross Brennan play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, J Ross Brennan opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, J Ross Brennan answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games).
What openings does J Ross Brennan play as White?
As White, J Ross Brennan's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does J Ross Brennan play as Black?
As Black, J Ross Brennan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is J Ross Brennan's FIDE rating?
J Ross Brennan is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,817 (Jul 2026).
How many games has J Ross Brennan played?
Our database contains 91 games by J Ross Brennan, covering Apr 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against J Ross Brennan?
91 games by J Ross 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.