Prepare against Kevin O`Flaherty
Ireland · World #48,115 classical · FIDE ID 2502283
When preparing against Kevin O`Flaherty, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 44 games by Kevin O`Flaherty, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 36.4% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 226 rated games against 184 different opponents, across 67 events in 3 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 | 151 | 65 | 24 | 62 | 43.0% | 1,960 | 1,927 | 8 |
| Rapid | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 56.5% | 1,993 | 1,913 | 3 |
| Blitz | 36 | 20 | 3 | 13 | 55.6% | 1,682 | 1,741 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 54 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 14.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 42 | 28 | 4 | 10 | 66.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 17 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 22 | 5 | 20 | 2,018 | 1,961 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| 2024 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 1,970 | 1,861 |
| 2023 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| 2022 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1,376 | 1,490 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,027 | 1,939 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – | – |
| 2019 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 1,871 | 1,827 |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – | – |
| 2016 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | – | – |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| 2014 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | – | – |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
| 2012 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | – | – |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
Where Kevin O`Flaherty has played
Ireland (65) · Germany (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin O`Flaherty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin O`Flaherty's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — O`Flaherty usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% 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 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Kevin O`Flaherty's chess games
All 44 games by Kevin O`Flaherty in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
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% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Sarah N Longson | 2,123 | Dublin Irish Open | D00 |
| Jul 2021 | Gerard O'Connell | 2,051 | ch-IRL 100th | D00 |
| 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 |
| Aug 2021 | Eoghan Casey | 1,952 | ch-IRL 100th | D00 |
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 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,944 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,927 |
| 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?
44 games by Kevin O`Flaherty, from Jun 2013 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 Kevin O`Flaherty has played.
What does Kevin O`Flaherty play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Kevin O`Flaherty opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin O`Flaherty answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% 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 (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 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: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 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 44 games by Kevin O`Flaherty, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin O`Flaherty?
44 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.