Prepare against Joe O Hanlon
Ireland · World #80,977 classical · FIDE ID 2512157
When preparing against Joe O Hanlon, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 40 games by Joe O Hanlon, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joe O Hanlon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joe O Hanlon 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 | 1,786 | 1,786 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,746 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,670 | 1,752 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 30.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joe O Hanlon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joe O Hanlon's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hanlon usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hanlon usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Hanlon usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Joe O Hanlon's chess games
All 40 games by Joe O Hanlon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Yorik Puffaldt | 1,877 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A45 |
| Feb 2026 | Kevin Thomas | 1,737 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Championship | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Shane Keers | 1,711 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | A82 |
| Feb 2024 | Denis O'Connell | 1,652 | ch-ENNI Sligo | C00 |
| Jan 2026 | Aken Pinitha Palihawadana | 1,623 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Championship | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,580 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Championship | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,862 |
| ch-ENNI Sligo | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,478 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 50 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,769 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,722 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joe O Hanlon's chess games?
40 games by Joe O Hanlon, from Jul 2017 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 Joe O Hanlon has played.
What does Joe O Hanlon play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Joe O Hanlon opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joe O Hanlon answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Joe O Hanlon play as White?
As White, Joe O Hanlon's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joe O Hanlon play as Black?
As Black, Joe O Hanlon most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Joe O Hanlon's FIDE rating?
Joe O Hanlon is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,670 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Joe O Hanlon played?
Our database contains 40 games by Joe O Hanlon, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joe O Hanlon?
40 games by Joe O Hanlon 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.