Prepare against Ray Byrne
Ireland · World #51,248 classical · FIDE ID 2500922
Our database contains 79 games by Ray Byrne, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ray Byrne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ray Byrne 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 | 1,888 | 2,054 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 24 | 18 | 37 | 30.4% |
| As White | 39 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ray Byrne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ray Byrne's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 97.4% | 35.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Byrne usually continues c4 (28.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Byrne usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Byrne usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Byrne usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ray Byrne's chess games
All 79 games by Ray Byrne in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Robert Philipowski | 2,298 | 29th EU-Cup | D13 |
| Jul 1979 | Eamon Keogh | 2,250 | ch-IRL | C55 |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas M Clarke | 2,215 | ch-IRL | D00 |
| Sep 2011 | Henning Rasmussen | 2,181 | 27th EU-Cup | E59 |
| Jan 1995 | Ann Teresa Delaney | 2,110 | ch-IRL | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2004 | 44 | 18 | 2,077 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,831 |
| 31st EU-Cup | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,368 |
| Cork Open | 1971 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 32nd EU-Cup | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,927 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,093 |
| NCC Open | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ray Byrne's chess games?
79 games by Ray Byrne, from May 2010 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 Ray Byrne has played.
What does Ray Byrne play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ray Byrne opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ray Byrne answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ray Byrne play as White?
As White, Ray Byrne's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ray Byrne play as Black?
As Black, Ray Byrne most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ray Byrne's FIDE rating?
Ray Byrne is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Ray Byrne played?
Our database contains 79 games by Ray Byrne, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ray Byrne?
79 games by Ray Byrne 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.