Prepare against Oliver Finnegan
United Kingdom · World #68,246 classical · FIDE ID 442259
When preparing against Oliver Finnegan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%).
Our database contains 66 games by Oliver Finnegan, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Finnegan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Finnegan 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 | 1,827 | 1,914 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,861 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 41 | 16 | 9 | 62.1% |
| As White | 34 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 68.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Finnegan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Finnegan's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 70.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Finnegan usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Finnegan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Finnegan usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 70.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Oliver Finnegan's chess games
All 66 games by Oliver Finnegan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 41 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Shane McCabe | 1,866 | London Golders Green Open U1900 4th | D55 |
| Nov 2022 | Jack Virgin | 1,849 | London Central Major | C01 |
| Aug 2014 | Joshua Pink | 1,825 | London Golders Green Open U1900 4th | C07 |
| Dec 2016 | Robert Clegg | 1,818 | London Classic Open U1825 8th | A40 |
| Nov 2022 | Sydney J Jacob | 1,795 | London Central Major | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Golders Green Open U1900 4th | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| London Central Major | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 30th Hampstead U1900 Open | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| London Classic Open U1825 8th | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| 8th London Classic Open U1750 | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,657 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Finnegan's chess games?
66 games by Oliver Finnegan, from Jul 2014 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 Oliver Finnegan has played.
What does Oliver Finnegan play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Oliver Finnegan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Finnegan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Oliver Finnegan play as White?
As White, Oliver Finnegan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Finnegan play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Finnegan most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Oliver Finnegan's FIDE rating?
Oliver Finnegan is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Oliver Finnegan played?
Our database contains 66 games by Oliver Finnegan, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses (62.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Finnegan?
66 games by Oliver Finnegan 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.