Prepare against Mark Quinn
IM · Ireland · World #2,602 classical · FIDE ID 2500450
When preparing against Mark Quinn, expect 1.c4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 629 games by Mark Quinn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Quinn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Quinn 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 | 2,354 | 2,417 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,389 | 2,389 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,388 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 629 | 215 | 223 | 191 | 34.2% |
| As White | 305 | 112 | 114 | 79 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 324 | 103 | 109 | 112 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Quinn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Quinn's side.
First moves as White (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 129 | 42.3% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 113 | 37.0% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 14.4% | 69.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.3% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.3% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Quinn usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Quinn usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Quinn usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 80.2% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 9.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 4.9% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 65.4% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 9.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.8% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
Mark Quinn's chess games
All 629 games by Mark Quinn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 215 wins, 223 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 39 | 14/17/8 | 35.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 10/17/6 | 30.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/9/9 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,579 | chT-ITA 47th | B33 |
| Nov 2011 | Sebastien Maze | 2,577 | Kilkenny Masters | A29 |
| Aug 2010 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,553 | Dun Laoghaire GM | B37 |
| Nov 2002 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,551 | 4NCL 2002-03 | E12 |
| Aug 1999 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,544 | 8th Montecatini Terme Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny Masters | 2025 | 32 | 14.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-IRL | 2019 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,324 |
| Wch U18 | 1994 | 20 | 12 | 2,413 |
| Telecom Open | 1992 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,292 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2010 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| Wch U16 | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Quinn's chess games?
629 games by Mark Quinn, from Apr 2003 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 Mark Quinn has played.
What does Mark Quinn play on the first move as White?
Across 305 games with White in our database, Mark Quinn opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Quinn answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Mark Quinn play as White?
As White, Mark Quinn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 35.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Quinn play as Black?
As Black, Mark Quinn most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 324 games.
What is Mark Quinn's FIDE rating?
Mark Quinn is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,389 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mark Quinn played?
Our database contains 629 games by Mark Quinn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 223 draws, 191 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Quinn?
629 games by Mark Quinn 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.