Prepare against Kieran O'driscoll
Ireland · World #21,455 classical · FIDE ID 2501899
Our database contains 190 games by Kieran O'driscoll, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kieran O'driscoll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kieran O'driscoll 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 | 2,045 | 2,128 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 50 | 79 | 61 | 26.3% |
| As White | 96 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 21 | 44 | 29 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kieran O'driscoll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kieran O'driscoll's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 95.8% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — O'driscoll usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — O'driscoll usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — O'driscoll usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — O'driscoll usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — O'driscoll usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 59.2% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 19 | 38.8% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 63.3% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
Kieran O'driscoll's chess games
All 190 games by Kieran O'driscoll in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 50 wins, 79 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 29 | 7/14/8 | 24.1% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Alexander Longson | 2,332 | chT1a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A65 |
| Feb 2016 | Giampaolo Buchicchio | 2,313 | chT1a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | D15 |
| Mar 2010 | Richard Huw Thomas | 2,220 | chT2a-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | A42 |
| Oct 2012 | Vladimir Kovacevic | 2,210 | 28th EU-Cup | B01 |
| Nov 2016 | Esben Ejsing | 2,205 | 32nd EU-Cup | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| 3rd Salento Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| 32nd Guernsey Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,115 |
| chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,105 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,083 |
| chT2a-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| 28th EU-Cup | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kieran O'driscoll's chess games?
190 games by Kieran O'driscoll, from Jan 2007 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 O'driscoll has played.
What does Kieran O'driscoll play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Kieran O'driscoll opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kieran O'driscoll answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Kieran O'driscoll play as White?
As White, Kieran O'driscoll's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kieran O'driscoll play as Black?
As Black, Kieran O'driscoll most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Kieran O'driscoll's FIDE rating?
Kieran O'driscoll is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Kieran O'driscoll played?
Our database contains 190 games by Kieran O'driscoll, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 79 draws, 61 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kieran O'driscoll?
190 games by Kieran O'driscoll 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.