Prepare against Oliver Barnes
FM · Ireland · World #15,390 classical · FIDE ID 2517604
When preparing against Oliver Barnes, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 114 games by Oliver Barnes, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Barnes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Barnes 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 | 2,102 | 2,107 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,947 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,096 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 41 | 40 | 32 | 36.0% |
| As White | 58 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Barnes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Barnes's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 53.4% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 14 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 19.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Barnes usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Barnes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Barnes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Barnes usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Barnes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Barnes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 72.0% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Oliver Barnes's chess games
All 114 games by Oliver Barnes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 41 wins, 40 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mark Quinn | 2,357 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | E54 |
| May 2026 | Oisin O`cuilleanain | 2,197 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Thomson Masters | A14 |
| Aug 2026 | Colm Daly | 2,182 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | B43 |
| Jun 2026 | Arnau Camps Abadia | 2,159 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | D38 |
| Aug 2026 | Shane Melaugh | 2,145 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,069 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Thomson Masters | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Barnes's chess games?
114 games by Oliver Barnes, from Jul 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 Oliver Barnes has played.
What does Oliver Barnes play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Oliver Barnes opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Barnes answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Barnes play as White?
As White, Oliver Barnes's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Barnes play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Barnes most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Oliver Barnes's FIDE rating?
Oliver Barnes is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Oliver Barnes played?
Our database contains 114 games by Oliver Barnes, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 40 draws, 32 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Barnes?
114 games by Oliver Barnes 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.