Prepare against Killian Delaney
FM · Ireland · World #4,794 classical · FIDE ID 2501570
Our database contains 426 games by Killian Delaney, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Killian Delaney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Killian Delaney 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 | 2,279 | 2,334 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,234 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,320 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 426 | 152 | 133 | 141 | 35.7% |
| As White | 219 | 82 | 73 | 64 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 207 | 70 | 60 | 77 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Killian Delaney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Killian Delaney's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 71.2% | 50.3% |
| c4 | 37 | 16.9% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 7.8% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Delaney usually continues c3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Delaney usually continues d4 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Delaney usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Delaney usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Delaney usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Delaney usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 74 | 78.7% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 55.3% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 35.5% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Killian Delaney's chess games
All 426 games by Killian Delaney in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 152 wins, 133 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 17/21/9 | 36.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,584 | PRO League Stage | B22 |
| Aug 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,525 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | D07 |
| Jun 2022 | Jon S Speelman | 2,504 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Feb 2022 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | D32 |
| Mar 2022 | Daniel Fernandez | 2,444 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 58 | 31.5 | 2,161 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,333 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Masters | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| Gonzaga Masters | 2016 | 13 | 9 | 2,131 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 2,197 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,224 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,383 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Killian Delaney's chess games?
426 games by Killian Delaney, from Jul 2004 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 Killian Delaney has played.
What does Killian Delaney play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Killian Delaney opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Killian Delaney answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Killian Delaney play as White?
As White, Killian Delaney's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 36.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Killian Delaney play as Black?
As Black, Killian Delaney most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Killian Delaney's FIDE rating?
Killian Delaney is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Killian Delaney played?
Our database contains 426 games by Killian Delaney, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 133 draws, 141 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Killian Delaney?
426 games by Killian Delaney 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.