Prepare against Pat Reynolds
Ireland · World #62,814 classical · FIDE ID 2501392
When preparing against Pat Reynolds, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Pat Reynolds, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pat Reynolds's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pat Reynolds 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 | 1,846 | 2,146 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,918 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 29 | 23 | 46 | 29.6% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 8 | 23 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pat Reynolds's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pat Reynolds's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.7% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues Bg5 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Reynolds usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 31.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Pat Reynolds's chess games
All 98 games by Pat Reynolds in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Philip M Short | 2,310 | Telecom Open | A88 |
| Jan 1993 | Eamon Keogh | 2,215 | Dublin zt | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Jack Killane | 2,048 | LCU Challengers-B | C77 |
| Jul 2011 | Ray O'Rourke | 2,038 | ch-IRL | E67 |
| Sep 2016 | Tim McCarthy | 2,033 | Dublin Masters | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2014 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,906 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,839 |
| LCU Challengers-B | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,026 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 1993 | 6 | 3 | 2,125 |
| 17th EU-Cup | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,198 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 65 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Telecom Open | 1992 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pat Reynolds's chess games?
98 games by Pat Reynolds, from Jul 2003 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 Pat Reynolds has played.
What does Pat Reynolds play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Pat Reynolds opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pat Reynolds answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pat Reynolds play as White?
As White, Pat Reynolds's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pat Reynolds play as Black?
As Black, Pat Reynolds most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Pat Reynolds's FIDE rating?
Pat Reynolds is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Pat Reynolds played?
Our database contains 98 games by Pat Reynolds, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pat Reynolds?
98 games by Pat Reynolds 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.