Prepare against Kevin Butler
Ireland · World #35,782 classical · FIDE ID 2501538
Our database contains 62 games by Kevin Butler, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Butler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Butler 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 | 1,955 | 2,104 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 38.7% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Butler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Butler's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 78.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.9% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Butler usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Butler usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Butler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Butler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Butler usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Butler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Kevin Butler's chess games
All 62 games by Kevin Butler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Stephen Jessel | 2,346 | ch-IRL | B82 |
| Oct 2008 | Jasper Broekmeulen | 2,325 | 24th EU-Cup | C41 |
| Jul 2010 | David Fitzsimons | 2,263 | ch-IRL | C45 |
| Jul 2014 | Timothy David Harding | 2,126 | ch-IRL | C54 |
| Jul 2016 | Gerard O'Connell | 2,104 | ch-IRL | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2019 | 45 | 22.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-Dublin | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,083 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,442 |
| Dublin Masters | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Butler's chess games?
62 games by Kevin Butler, from Apr 2006 to Jul 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 Butler has played.
What does Kevin Butler play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Kevin Butler opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Butler answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Butler play as White?
As White, Kevin Butler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Butler play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Butler most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Kevin Butler's FIDE rating?
Kevin Butler is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Kevin Butler played?
Our database contains 62 games by Kevin Butler, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Butler?
62 games by Kevin Butler 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.