Prepare against Mark Flanagan
CM · BMU · World #40,303 classical · FIDE ID 8800880
Our database contains 33 games by Mark Flanagan, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Flanagan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Flanagan 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 | 1,934 | 1,935 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,924 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 60.6% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Flanagan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Flanagan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 7 | 41.2% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 41% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Flanagan usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Flanagan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Flanagan usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Flanagan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Flanagan usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Flanagan usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Mark Flanagan's chess games
All 33 games by Mark Flanagan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Moses Mufandaedza | 1,981 | Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | D02 |
| Sep 2016 | Andrew Hale | 1,940 | Olympiad-42 | B01 |
| Oct 2016 | Sami Lill | 1,879 | Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | D00 |
| Sep 2016 | Haifeng Su | 1,800 | Olympiad-42 | D00 |
| Nov 2016 | Patricio Robiso | 1,704 | Hamilton The Collie Cup | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-BER | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 2,018 |
| Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | 2016 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
| Hamilton Williams Memorial | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,867 |
| The Faulks Shield | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,889 |
| Hamilton The Collie Cup | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Flanagan's chess games?
33 games by Mark Flanagan, from Aug 2016 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 Mark Flanagan has played.
What does Mark Flanagan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mark Flanagan opens with 1.g3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Flanagan answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does Mark Flanagan play as White?
As White, Mark Flanagan's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Flanagan play as Black?
As Black, Mark Flanagan most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mark Flanagan's FIDE rating?
Mark Flanagan is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Mark Flanagan played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mark Flanagan, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses (60.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Flanagan?
33 games by Mark Flanagan 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.