Prepare against Peter J. Lynch
Ireland · World #111,003 classical · FIDE ID 2501252
When preparing against Peter J. Lynch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 46 games by Peter J. Lynch, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter J. Lynch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter J. Lynch 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 | 1,698 | 1,753 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,622 | 1,707 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 13.0% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 4.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter J. Lynch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter J. Lynch's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lynch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lynch usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Lynch usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Peter J. Lynch's chess games
All 46 games by Peter J. Lynch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Aug 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, 22 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Gordon Roe | 1,720 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Fox Major | B50 |
| May 2026 | Eoin Dunne | 1,705 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Fox Major | B10 |
| Aug 2018 | Niall Fitzgerald | 1,520 | ch-IRL First Weekend Major | C44 |
| Aug 2021 | Niall P. Whelan | 1,514 | ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | C68 |
| Aug 2021 | Elliot O'Connell | 873 | ch-IRL 100th Weekday Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 17 | 5 | 1,739 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,405 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Fox Major | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,766 |
| ch-IRL 100th Weekday Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,106 |
| ch-IRL First Weekend Major | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,703 |
| 1st Lido Adriano Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 65 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,563 |
| 1st Ravenna Lido Adriano Open | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter J. Lynch's chess games?
46 games by Peter J. Lynch, from Nov 2009 to Aug 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 Peter J. Lynch has played.
What does Peter J. Lynch play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Peter J. Lynch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter J. Lynch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Peter J. Lynch play as White?
As White, Peter J. Lynch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter J. Lynch play as Black?
As Black, Peter J. Lynch most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Peter J. Lynch's FIDE rating?
Peter J. Lynch is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,622 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Peter J. Lynch played?
Our database contains 46 games by Peter J. Lynch, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 22 draws, 18 losses (13.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter J. Lynch?
46 games by Peter J. Lynch 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.