Prepare against Nigel Hanrahan
Canada · World #88,564 classical · FIDE ID 2627060
When preparing against Nigel Hanrahan, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Nigel Hanrahan, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nigel Hanrahan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel Hanrahan 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 | 1,763 | 1,769 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 37 | 18 | 45 | 37.0% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 21 | 8 | 23 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel Hanrahan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel Hanrahan's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 20.8% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.7% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hanrahan usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hanrahan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Hanrahan usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hanrahan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hanrahan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hanrahan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 65.4% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Nigel Hanrahan's chess games
All 100 games by Nigel Hanrahan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2025 - 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: 37 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Erin Walker | 1,898 | Albert Boxer Classic Open | A29 |
| Oct 2007 | Kevin Booth | 1,833 | Winnipeg Gibbons Section ABCD | A58 |
| Sep 2006 | T Romero Silva | 1,772 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | A34 |
| Sep 2000 | John Klokow | 1,741 | 9th Winnipeg Tuesday Night Open | D42 |
| Oct 2007 | Keith Gannon | 1,674 | Winnipeg Gibbons Section ABCD | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | 2007 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,648 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,643 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,624 |
| 9th Winnipeg Tuesday Night Open | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 1,809 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial U1800 | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| Manitoba Open | 1997 | 5 | 1 | 1,945 |
| Winnipeg Kent Oliver Memorial | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,105 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel Hanrahan's chess games?
100 games by Nigel Hanrahan, from Sep 2025 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 Nigel Hanrahan has played.
What does Nigel Hanrahan play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Nigel Hanrahan opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel Hanrahan answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Nigel Hanrahan play as White?
As White, Nigel Hanrahan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel Hanrahan play as Black?
As Black, Nigel Hanrahan most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Nigel Hanrahan's FIDE rating?
Nigel Hanrahan is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nigel Hanrahan played?
Our database contains 100 games by Nigel Hanrahan, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel Hanrahan?
100 games by Nigel Hanrahan 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.