Prepare against Patrick Dowd
United States · World #73,168 classical · FIDE ID 30936241
When preparing against Patrick Dowd, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Patrick Dowd, covering Jun 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Dowd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Dowd 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 | 1,813 | 1,931 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 19.4% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Dowd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Dowd's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 26.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 26.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Dowd usually continues Bf4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dowd usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Dowd usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Patrick Dowd's chess games
All 31 games by Patrick Dowd in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Nov 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Yvon Kries | 1,765 | 34th NATO Chess | D00 |
| Oct 2026 | Giovanni Abbate | 1,668 | 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | — |
| Oct 2024 | Bogdan-Marian Buruiana | 1,579 | 34th NATO Chess | C01 |
| Aug 2025 | Jelani Ghiacy | 1,550 | 35th NATO Chess | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,659 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,812 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,696 |
| 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,906 |
| ch-Flint MI U18 | 1993 | 3 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Dowd's chess games?
31 games by Patrick Dowd, from Jun 2018 to Nov 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 Dowd has played.
What does Patrick Dowd play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Patrick Dowd opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Dowd answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Dowd play as White?
As White, Patrick Dowd's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Dowd play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Dowd most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Patrick Dowd's FIDE rating?
Patrick Dowd is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Patrick Dowd played?
Our database contains 31 games by Patrick Dowd, covering Jun 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Dowd?
31 games by Patrick Dowd 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.