Prepare against Joseph Ryan
FM · Ireland · World #10,680 classical · FIDE ID 2500426
Our database contains 1,035 games by Joseph Ryan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Ryan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Ryan 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 | 2,159 | 2,363 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,225 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,035 | 345 | 289 | 401 | 33.3% |
| As White | 519 | 193 | 155 | 171 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 516 | 152 | 134 | 230 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Ryan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Ryan's side.
First moves as White (519 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 323 | 62.2% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 126 | 24.3% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 8.3% | 55.8% |
| a3 | 11 | 2.1% | 18.2% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.2% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ryan usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ryan usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ryan usually continues d4 (59.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ryan usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ryan usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ryan usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 120 | 49.8% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 11.6% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 9.5% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 6.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 5.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 5.4% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 38.1% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 43 | 26.9% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 35 | 21.9% | 44.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.4% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Joseph Ryan's chess games
All 1,035 games by Joseph Ryan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 345 wins, 289 draws, 401 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 10/11/19 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 12/12/28 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 5/15/11 | 16.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 29 | 10/4/15 | 34.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Javier Moreno Carnero | 2,515 | Mondariz zt 1.1 | E94 |
| Jan 1997 | Ennio Arlandi | 2,470 | ch-EU rapid | B17 |
| Feb 1999 | Matthew J Turner | 2,463 | Bunratty Masters Open | A21 |
| Nov 2012 | Jonathan Cruz | 2,450 | Barcelona Sant Marti 4th | B15 |
| Jan 1997 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,440 | ch-EU rapid | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 110 | 28.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-IRL | 2019 | 81 | 52.5 | 2,336 |
| Barcelona IM | 2010 | 27 | 13 | 2,309 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 26 | 11 | 2,133 |
| Sant Boi Chalmeta Memorial | 2017 | 26 | 15 | 2,357 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 2001 | 21 | 12 | 2,377 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1995 | 18 | 10 | 2,415 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,279 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luis Rojas Keim (13 games) · Colm Daly (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Ryan's chess games?
1,035 games by Joseph Ryan, from Apr 2003 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 Joseph Ryan has played.
What does Joseph Ryan play on the first move as White?
Across 519 games with White in our database, Joseph Ryan opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Ryan answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Joseph Ryan play as White?
As White, Joseph Ryan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 519 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Ryan play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Ryan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Modern Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 516 games.
What is Joseph Ryan's FIDE rating?
Joseph Ryan is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Joseph Ryan played?
Our database contains 1,035 games by Joseph Ryan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 345 wins, 289 draws, 401 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Ryan?
1,035 games by Joseph Ryan 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.