Prepare against Rory Quinn
FM · Ireland · World #16,167 classical · FIDE ID 2501643
Our database contains 233 games by Rory Quinn, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rory Quinn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rory Quinn 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 | 2,093 | 2,158 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,138 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 2,101 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 74 | 49 | 110 | 31.8% |
| As White | 121 | 41 | 20 | 60 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 112 | 33 | 29 | 50 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rory Quinn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rory Quinn's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 89.3% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.8% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Quinn usually continues Nf3 (30.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Quinn usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Quinn usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Quinn usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Quinn usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Quinn usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 25 | 53.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.5% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 70.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
Rory Quinn's chess games
All 233 games by Rory Quinn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 74 wins, 49 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/4/13 | 10.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Ivan Hausner | 2,460 | Klatovy Open | C16 |
| Jul 2007 | Kevin White | 2,428 | Mlada Boleslav CSOB Cup | A29 |
| Aug 2006 | Piotr Mickiewicz | 2,380 | 17th Kochan Memorial Open | C61 |
| Jan 2023 | Peter Keller | 2,358 | Dublin Irish New Year IM | C50 |
| Jul 2010 | Jaroslav Vorisek | 2,255 | Klatovy Open | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2017 | 26 | 12 | 2,142 |
| 17th Kochan Memorial Open | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| Mlada Boleslav CSOB Cup | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,038 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Dublin Irish New Year IM | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-WLS Major | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rory Quinn's chess games?
233 games by Rory Quinn, from Jan 2006 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 Rory Quinn has played.
What does Rory Quinn play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Rory Quinn opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rory Quinn answers 1...Nc6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games).
What openings does Rory Quinn play as White?
As White, Rory Quinn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rory Quinn play as Black?
As Black, Rory Quinn most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Rory Quinn's FIDE rating?
Rory Quinn is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Rory Quinn played?
Our database contains 233 games by Rory Quinn, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 49 draws, 110 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rory Quinn?
233 games by Rory Quinn 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.