Prepare against Kieran Moynihan
Ireland · World #22,710 classical · FIDE ID 2500663
Our database contains 128 games by Kieran Moynihan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kieran Moynihan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kieran Moynihan 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 | 2,035 | 2,180 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 41 | 47 | 40 | 32.0% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kieran Moynihan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kieran Moynihan's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 100.0% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Moynihan usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Moynihan usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Moynihan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 86.5% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Kieran Moynihan's chess games
All 128 games by Kieran Moynihan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 47 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Alex Astaneh Lopez | 2,427 | 26th Bunratty Masters | A80 |
| Feb 2016 | Thomas E Rendle | 2,366 | 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | C55 |
| Jan 1995 | Stephen Brady | 2,320 | ch-IRL | C31 |
| Jan 1994 | Mark Quinn | 2,305 | Kilkenny Masters | A29 |
| Jan 1993 | Robert Noyce | 2,245 | Dublin zt | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 1995 | 27 | 16 | 2,304 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 2013 | 20 | 9 | 2,276 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 1999 | 12 | 6 | 2,299 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| Bunratty Masters Open 20th | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
| 18th Bunratty Masters Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,180 |
| 19th Bunratty Masters Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kieran Moynihan's chess games?
128 games by Kieran Moynihan, from Apr 2003 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 Kieran Moynihan has played.
What does Kieran Moynihan play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Kieran Moynihan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kieran Moynihan answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Kieran Moynihan play as White?
As White, Kieran Moynihan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kieran Moynihan play as Black?
As Black, Kieran Moynihan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Kieran Moynihan's FIDE rating?
Kieran Moynihan is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (May 2015).
How many games has Kieran Moynihan played?
Our database contains 128 games by Kieran Moynihan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 47 draws, 40 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kieran Moynihan?
128 games by Kieran Moynihan 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.