Prepare against Jack Hannigan
United Kingdom · World #99,987 classical · FIDE ID 1806262
When preparing against Jack Hannigan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Jack Hannigan, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jack Hannigan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jack Hannigan 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 | 1,729 | 1,827 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,746 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,725 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jack Hannigan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jack Hannigan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hannigan usually continues b3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hannigan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Hannigan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jack Hannigan's chess games
All 31 games by Jack Hannigan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Joe Fathallah | 2,017 | 18th South Wales Open | C04 |
| Jul 2023 | Dai James | 1,851 | 18th South Wales Open | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Archibald,Mckenzie | 1,708 | 19th South Wales Open | B17 |
| Jul 2024 | Robert AJ Hurn | 1,706 | 19th South Wales Open | B20 |
| Jul 2024 | Paul Moulson | 1,702 | 19th South Wales Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,834 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,725 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,743 |
| South Wales New Year Major Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jack Hannigan's chess games?
31 games by Jack Hannigan, from Aug 2023 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 Jack Hannigan has played.
What does Jack Hannigan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jack Hannigan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jack Hannigan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jack Hannigan play as White?
As White, Jack Hannigan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jack Hannigan play as Black?
As Black, Jack Hannigan most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Jack Hannigan's FIDE rating?
Jack Hannigan is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Jack Hannigan played?
Our database contains 31 games by Jack Hannigan, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jack Hannigan?
31 games by Jack Hannigan 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.