Prepare against Pat Twomey
Ireland · World #74,751 classical · FIDE ID 2501937
When preparing against Pat Twomey, expect 1.c4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 64 games by Pat Twomey, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pat Twomey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pat Twomey 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 | 1,806 | 1,896 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,886 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 17 | 11 | 36 | 26.6% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pat Twomey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pat Twomey's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 83.9% | 40.4% |
| e3 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 40.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Twomey usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Twomey usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Twomey usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 16% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Twomey usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Twomey usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Twomey usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 60.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Pat Twomey's chess games
All 64 games by Pat Twomey in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D41 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Tim McCarthy | 2,085 | ch-IRL | A57 |
| Jul 2013 | Ray O'Rourke | 2,023 | ch-IRL | B34 |
| Jul 2005 | Mark Adams | 2,004 | 2nd South Wales Open | A21 |
| Aug 2010 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,995 | Leyland Open | A85 |
| Mar 2005 | Gearoidin Ui Laighleis | 1,991 | ch-EU Union | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2014 | 29 | 8 | 1,840 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| Leyland Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-Munster | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| 3rd Zaragoza Casablanca Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,061 |
| ch-IRL First Weekend Major | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,564 |
| Ennis Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pat Twomey's chess games?
64 games by Pat Twomey, from Jan 2006 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 Twomey has played.
What does Pat Twomey play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Pat Twomey opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.e3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pat Twomey answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Pat Twomey play as White?
As White, Pat Twomey's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pat Twomey play as Black?
As Black, Pat Twomey most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Pat Twomey's FIDE rating?
Pat Twomey is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Pat Twomey played?
Our database contains 64 games by Pat Twomey, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pat Twomey?
64 games by Pat Twomey 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.