Prepare against Kevin O`Flaherty
Ireland · World #47,925 classical · FIDE ID 2502283
Our database contains 31 games by Kevin O`Flaherty, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin O`Flaherty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin O`Flaherty 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 | 1,901 | 1,977 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,937 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Kevin O`Flaherty's chess games
All 31 games by Kevin O`Flaherty in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Joe Fathallah | 2,009 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | A46 |
| Feb 2026 | Benjamin Halvorsen | 1,995 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Dylan Duggan | 1,904 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | D02 |
| Feb 2026 | Robert Ashworth | 1,899 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | B15 |
| Feb 2026 | Alfonso Alvarez Jimenez | 1,868 | Sligo Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,906 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin O`Flaherty's chess games?
31 games by Kevin O`Flaherty, from Jun 2013 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 O`Flaherty has played.
What does Kevin O`Flaherty play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kevin O`Flaherty opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin O`Flaherty answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kevin O`Flaherty play as White?
As White, Kevin O`Flaherty's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin O`Flaherty play as Black?
As Black, Kevin O`Flaherty most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Kevin O`Flaherty's FIDE rating?
Kevin O`Flaherty is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Kevin O`Flaherty played?
Our database contains 31 games by Kevin O`Flaherty, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin O`Flaherty?
31 games by Kevin O`Flaherty 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.