Prepare against Ray O'Rourke
Ireland · World #61,958 classical · FIDE ID 2501023
When preparing against Ray O'Rourke, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 164 games by Ray O'Rourke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ray O'Rourke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ray O'Rourke 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 | 1,849 | 2,086 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 48 | 30 | 86 | 29.3% |
| As White | 81 | 30 | 16 | 35 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 18 | 14 | 51 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ray O'Rourke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ray O'Rourke's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 91.4% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.2% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — O'Rourke usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — O'Rourke usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — O'Rourke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — O'Rourke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — O'Rourke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — O'Rourke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 78.4% | 32.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 18.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Ray O'Rourke's chess games
All 164 games by Ray O'Rourke 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: 48 wins, 30 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Robert Bellin | 2,360 | Kilkenny Masters | B59 |
| Jan 1998 | Stephen Brady | 2,345 | LCU Challengers-B | A07 |
| Nov 1998 | Philip M Short | 2,295 | Kilkenny Masters | C95 |
| Jul 2005 | Stephen Jessel | 2,285 | ch-IRL | C05 |
| Sep 2008 | Charles W Kennaugh | 2,281 | 4th ch-EU Union | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2015 | 93 | 33.5 | 1,994 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 2001 | 17 | 6 | 2,138 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,077 |
| LCU Challengers-B | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| 7th Monarch Assurance | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,020 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| Target Recruitment Masters | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,374 |
| Dublin Open A | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ray O'Rourke's chess games?
164 games by Ray O'Rourke, 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 Ray O'Rourke has played.
What does Ray O'Rourke play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Ray O'Rourke opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ray O'Rourke answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ray O'Rourke play as White?
As White, Ray O'Rourke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ray O'Rourke play as Black?
As Black, Ray O'Rourke most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Ray O'Rourke's FIDE rating?
Ray O'Rourke is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ray O'Rourke played?
Our database contains 164 games by Ray O'Rourke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 30 draws, 86 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ray O'Rourke?
164 games by Ray O'Rourke 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.