Prepare against Kieran Lyons
Fiji · World #78,448 classical · FIDE ID 11400102
When preparing against Kieran Lyons, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (44%).
Our database contains 126 games by Kieran Lyons, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kieran Lyons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kieran Lyons 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 | 1,795 | 1,840 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 56 | 12 | 58 | 44.4% |
| As White | 66 | 35 | 7 | 24 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 5 | 34 | 35.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 79 rated games against 76 different opponents, across 8 events in 8 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 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% | 1,573 | 1,545 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 28 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 10.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 58.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 10 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,825 | 1,780 |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,874 | 1,741 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,446 | 1,490 |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1,821 | 1,671 |
| 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1,800 | 1,685 |
| 2012 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1,948 | 1,748 |
| 2008 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,051 | 1,784 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,803 | 1,643 |
Where Kieran Lyons has played
Australia (1) · Fiji (1) · Germany (1) · Hungary (1) · India (1) · Norway (1) · Türkiye (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kieran Lyons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kieran Lyons's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Lyons usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Lyons usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lyons usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 6.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
Kieran Lyons's chess games
All 126 games by Kieran Lyons in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 56 wins, 12 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Regina Ribeiro | 2,111 | Olympiad Women-37 | B40 |
| May 2006 | Ingrid Lorena Martinez | 1,911 | Olympiad Women-37 | B41 |
| Sep 2026 | Sabine Ravelomanana | 1,894 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C57 |
| Nov 2008 | Khadija Elfelo | 1,875 | Olympiad Women-38 | B29 |
| Nov 2008 | Emiko Nakagawa | 1,860 | Olympiad Women-38 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,254 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 12 | 7 | 2,065 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,872 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,680 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,027 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,794 |
| ch-AUS U18 Girls | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kieran Lyons's chess games?
126 games by Kieran Lyons, from Jul 2007 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 Kieran Lyons has played.
What does Kieran Lyons play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Kieran Lyons opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kieran Lyons answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Kieran Lyons play as White?
As White, Kieran Lyons's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kieran Lyons play as Black?
As Black, Kieran Lyons most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Kieran Lyons's FIDE rating?
Kieran Lyons is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Kieran Lyons played?
Our database contains 126 games by Kieran Lyons, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 12 draws, 58 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kieran Lyons?
126 games by Kieran Lyons 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.