Prepare against Kevin A. Burke
Ireland · World #49,167 classical · FIDE ID 2501520
Our database contains 74 games by Kevin A. Burke, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin A. Burke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin A. Burke 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 | 1,896 | 1,924 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 16 | 24 | 34 | 21.6% |
| As White | 37 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin A. Burke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin A. Burke's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Burke usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Burke usually continues f4 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Burke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Burke usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Kevin A. Burke's chess games
All 74 games by Kevin A. Burke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Anaiy Somalwar | 2,115 | Titled Tue | A56 |
| Jan 2020 | Carl Jackson | 2,074 | Dublin Gonzaga Masters | B22 |
| Oct 2024 | Tapani Tahkavuori | 2,037 | 39th ECC Open | C06 |
| Nov 2019 | Jean-Paul Goerens | 1,991 | 35th EU-Cup | C02 |
| Aug 2021 | Eoghan Casey | 1,952 | ch-IRL 100th | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 10 | 2 | 1,960 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,692 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,859 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,956 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,807 |
| Dublin St Andrews Open B | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,821 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,576 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin A. Burke's chess games?
74 games by Kevin A. Burke, from Jul 2010 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 Kevin A. Burke has played.
What does Kevin A. Burke play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Kevin A. Burke opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin A. Burke answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Kevin A. Burke play as White?
As White, Kevin A. Burke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin A. Burke play as Black?
As Black, Kevin A. Burke most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kevin A. Burke's FIDE rating?
Kevin A. Burke is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Kevin A. Burke played?
Our database contains 74 games by Kevin A. Burke, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin A. Burke?
74 games by Kevin A. Burke 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.