Prepare against Patrick Carton
Ireland · World #33,379 classical · FIDE ID 2500213
Our database contains 186 games by Patrick Carton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Carton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Carton 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 | 1,967 | 2,195 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 53 | 65 | 68 | 28.5% |
| As White | 96 | 26 | 40 | 30 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 27 | 25 | 38 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Carton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Carton's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Carton usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Carton usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Carton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Carton usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Carton usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Carton usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 46.3% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 17 | 41.5% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 32.1% | 38.9% |
Patrick Carton's chess games
All 186 games by Patrick Carton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 53 wins, 65 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1984 | Murray G Chandler | 2,515 | Zonal Brighton | B63 |
| Jan 1986 | Mark L Condie | 2,425 | GLC Masters | C41 |
| Jan 1988 | Josko Mukic | 2,420 | Frankfurt | B45 |
| Jan 1986 | Simon Le Blancq | 2,410 | GLC Masters | E61 |
| Oct 1988 | Karoly Honfi | 2,380 | Budapest Utasellato IM | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 1992 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,344 |
| GLC Masters | 1986 | 15 | 7 | 2,291 |
| Telecom Open | 1992 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,447 |
| Frankfurt | 1988 | 13 | 6 | 2,275 |
| Blackpool zt | 1990 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,254 |
| Budapest Utasellato IM | 1988 | 10 | 3 | 2,162 |
| Zonal Brighton | 1984 | 9 | 4 | 2,413 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Carton's chess games?
186 games by Patrick Carton, from Apr 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 Patrick Carton has played.
What does Patrick Carton play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Patrick Carton opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Carton answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games).
What openings does Patrick Carton play as White?
As White, Patrick Carton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 19.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Carton play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Carton most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Patrick Carton's FIDE rating?
Patrick Carton is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Patrick Carton played?
Our database contains 186 games by Patrick Carton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 65 draws, 68 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Carton?
186 games by Patrick Carton 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.