Prepare against Orla Dorman
Ireland · World #108,532 classical · FIDE ID 456039
When preparing against Orla Dorman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Orla Dorman, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Orla Dorman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orla Dorman 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 | 1,705 | 1,734 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,695 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,742 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 39.6% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orla Dorman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orla Dorman's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Dorman usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Dorman usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Dorman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Orla Dorman's chess games
All 48 games by Orla Dorman in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Lukasz Domanski | 1,975 | chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | B03 |
| Oct 2021 | Sebastian E Galer | 1,858 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | C02 |
| Feb 2022 | Haran Rasalingam | 1,852 | chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | B20 |
| Nov 2023 | Ed H Goodwin | 1,834 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C05 |
| Mar 2022 | William Phillips | 1,814 | chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,644 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,573 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,398 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,639 |
| 10th London Classic U1600 Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,615 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,544 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orla Dorman's chess games?
48 games by Orla Dorman, from Feb 2017 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 Orla Dorman has played.
What does Orla Dorman play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Orla Dorman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orla Dorman answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Orla Dorman play as White?
As White, Orla Dorman's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orla Dorman play as Black?
As Black, Orla Dorman most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Orla Dorman's FIDE rating?
Orla Dorman is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Orla Dorman played?
Our database contains 48 games by Orla Dorman, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orla Dorman?
48 games by Orla Dorman 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.