Prepare against Nemhain Doolin
Ireland · World #44,398 classical · FIDE ID 2517230
When preparing against Nemhain Doolin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 53 games by Nemhain Doolin, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nemhain Doolin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nemhain Doolin 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 | 1,916 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,817 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,649 | 1,683 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 13 | 11 | 29 | 24.5% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nemhain Doolin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nemhain Doolin's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Doolin usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Doolin usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Doolin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Nemhain Doolin's chess games
All 53 games by Nemhain Doolin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Andrew Campbell | 1,951 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Anthony Fox | 1,939 | 104th ch-IRL | C45 |
| Aug 2026 | Murray Liu | 1,885 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2025 | Kenny Perkin | 1,841 | 104th ch-IRL | C10 |
| Aug 2025 | Joshua Ryan | 1,836 | 104th ch-IRL | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,782 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,019 |
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,825 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,686 |
| Gilbert Cup | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,271 |
| Gilbert Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,793 |
| Dublin Easter International Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,816 |
| Robinson Cup | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nemhain Doolin's chess games?
53 games by Nemhain Doolin, from Dec 2022 to Sep 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 Nemhain Doolin has played.
What does Nemhain Doolin play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Nemhain Doolin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nemhain Doolin answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Nemhain Doolin play as White?
As White, Nemhain Doolin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nemhain Doolin play as Black?
As Black, Nemhain Doolin most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nemhain Doolin's FIDE rating?
Nemhain Doolin is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,649 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nemhain Doolin played?
Our database contains 53 games by Nemhain Doolin, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nemhain Doolin?
53 games by Nemhain Doolin 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.