Prepare against Oissine Murchadha
CM · Ireland · World #28,433 classical · FIDE ID 2503603
Our database contains 113 games by Oissine Murchadha, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oissine Murchadha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oissine Murchadha 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 | 1,995 | 2,029 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,943 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,912 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 37 | 27 | 49 | 32.7% |
| As White | 57 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 13 | 25 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oissine Murchadha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oissine Murchadha's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 61.4% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 21.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Murchadha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Murchadha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Murchadha usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Murchadha usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Murchadha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Murchadha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 28.0% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 50.0% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
Oissine Murchadha's chess games
All 113 games by Oissine Murchadha in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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, 27 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Anthony Doyle | 2,206 | ch-IRL 100th | D27 |
| Mar 2022 | Cesar Becx | 2,162 | Dublin Bolger Cup | A10 |
| Oct 2013 | Jukka Nyback | 2,150 | 29th EU-Cup | B38 |
| Feb 2023 | Josue Octa Culbeaux Tello | 2,137 | Enniscrone Sligo Spring Open | C41 |
| Aug 2023 | Shane Melaugh | 2,110 | ch-IRL 102nd | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,773 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,943 |
| 87th Hastings Masters Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,898 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,926 |
| Warsaw Chess Open A | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,757 |
| Glorney Cup | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oissine Murchadha's chess games?
113 games by Oissine Murchadha, from Sep 2010 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 Oissine Murchadha has played.
What does Oissine Murchadha play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Oissine Murchadha opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oissine Murchadha answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Oissine Murchadha play as White?
As White, Oissine Murchadha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oissine Murchadha play as Black?
As Black, Oissine Murchadha most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Oissine Murchadha's FIDE rating?
Oissine Murchadha is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Oissine Murchadha played?
Our database contains 113 games by Oissine Murchadha, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 27 draws, 49 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oissine Murchadha?
113 games by Oissine Murchadha 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.