Prepare against Jacob Flynn
FM · Ireland · World #4,463 classical · FIDE ID 2509393
Our database contains 706 games by Jacob Flynn, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Flynn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Flynn 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 | 2,289 | 2,289 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,234 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,162 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 706 | 276 | 106 | 323 | 39.1% |
| As White | 350 | 154 | 52 | 144 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 356 | 122 | 54 | 179 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Flynn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Flynn's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 235 | 67.1% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 65 | 18.6% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 10.9% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.1% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Flynn usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Flynn usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Flynn usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Flynn usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Flynn usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Flynn usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 129 | 71.3% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 21 | 11.6% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 61.5% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 40 | 36.7% | 38.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Jacob Flynn's chess games
All 706 games by Jacob Flynn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 276 wins, 106 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 38 | 12/5/21 | 31.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 36 | 14/4/18 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 34 | 17/2/15 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D33 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,646 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
| Mar 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,617 | Titled Tue Late | D14 |
| May 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | A34 |
| Mar 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,553 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Jun 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,537 | Titled Tue Late | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 470 | 192.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,008 |
| Glorney Cup | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
| Sussex University Inv IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,147 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Dublin Easter IM | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Flynn's chess games?
706 games by Jacob Flynn, from Sep 2017 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 Jacob Flynn has played.
What does Jacob Flynn play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Jacob Flynn opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Flynn answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jacob Flynn play as White?
As White, Jacob Flynn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Flynn play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Flynn most often plays: Italian Game (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 356 games.
What is Jacob Flynn's FIDE rating?
Jacob Flynn is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jacob Flynn played?
Our database contains 706 games by Jacob Flynn, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 106 draws, 323 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Flynn?
706 games by Jacob Flynn 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.