Prepare against Kenny Perkin
Ireland · World #71,411 classical · FIDE ID 2528134
When preparing against Kenny Perkin, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 40 games by Kenny Perkin, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kenny Perkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenny Perkin 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 | 1,817 | 1,857 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,755 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,802 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 22.5% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 181 rated games against 165 different opponents, across 40 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 101 | 45 | 25 | 31 | 44.6% | 1,802 | 1,787 | 8 |
| Rapid | 51 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 47.1% | 1,713 | 1,690 | 4 |
| Blitz | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% | 1,660 | 1,587 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 57 | 14 | 11 | 32 | 24.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 34 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 61.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 24 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2,063 | 1,882 |
| 2025 | 118 | 56 | 21 | 41 | 1,747 | 1,747 |
| 2024 | 41 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 1,664 | 1,600 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
Where Kenny Perkin has played
Ireland (36) · Colombia (2) · Czechia (1) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenny Perkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenny Perkin's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Perkin usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Perkin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Perkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Perkin usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Perkin usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Perkin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Kenny Perkin's chess games
All 40 games by Kenny Perkin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Oleksii Rai | 1,856 | 104th ch-IRL | B50 |
| Oct 2026 | Gabriele Marino | 1,841 | Cork Congress 2026 | Maestros (1675-1849) | C00 |
| Oct 2026 | Adam D. Bermingham | 1,722 | Cork Congress 2026 | Maestros (1675-1849) | C34 |
| Oct 2026 | Miro Aziz | 1,718 | Cork Congress 2026 | Maestros (1675-1849) | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Chika Pride | 1,658 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,592 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,728 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,873 |
| Cork Congress 2026 | Maestros (1675-1849) | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,954 |
| Dublin Easter International Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenny Perkin's chess games?
40 games by Kenny Perkin, from Sep 2024 to Oct 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 Kenny Perkin has played.
What does Kenny Perkin play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Kenny Perkin opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenny Perkin answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kenny Perkin play as White?
As White, Kenny Perkin's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenny Perkin play as Black?
As Black, Kenny Perkin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Kenny Perkin's FIDE rating?
Kenny Perkin is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kenny Perkin played?
Our database contains 40 games by Kenny Perkin, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenny Perkin?
40 games by Kenny Perkin 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.