Prepare against Jack Killane
Ireland · World #88,240 classical · FIDE ID 2500949
When preparing against Jack Killane, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 94 games by Jack Killane, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jack Killane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jack Killane 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 | 1,764 | 2,116 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,875 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 18 | 30 | 46 | 19.1% |
| As White | 46 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 10.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jack Killane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jack Killane's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 93.5% | 40.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Killane usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Killane usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Killane usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (67% of these games) — Killane usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Killane usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 11.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Jack Killane's chess games
All 94 games by Jack Killane in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Jonathan O'Connor | 2,150 | ch-IRL | A03 |
| Jul 2012 | Gordon Freeman | 2,114 | ch-IRL | A04 |
| Jan 1995 | Ann Teresa Delaney | 2,110 | ch-IRL | B21 |
| Jul 2012 | Ray O'Rourke | 2,026 | ch-IRL | B93 |
| Dec 2014 | Juan Antonio Cebrian Flores | 1,995 | 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | C87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2014 | 46 | 18 | 2,008 |
| LCU Challengers-B | 1998 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| 23rd EU-Cup | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1,948 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| Kilkenny Norkom Open | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 2,128 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 65 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,572 |
| Dublin Open | 1991 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jack Killane's chess games?
94 games by Jack Killane, from Apr 2003 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 Jack Killane has played.
What does Jack Killane play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jack Killane opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jack Killane answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jack Killane play as White?
As White, Jack Killane's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jack Killane play as Black?
As Black, Jack Killane most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Jack Killane's FIDE rating?
Jack Killane is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jack Killane played?
Our database contains 94 games by Jack Killane, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jack Killane?
94 games by Jack Killane 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.