Prepare against Seamus Duffy
Ireland · World #59,330 classical · FIDE ID 2501708
Our database contains 118 games by Seamus Duffy, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Seamus Duffy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seamus Duffy 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 | 1,858 | 2,113 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,015 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,015 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 30 | 36 | 52 | 25.4% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 13 | 18 | 29 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seamus Duffy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seamus Duffy's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 58.6% | 45.6% |
| b3 | 17 | 29.3% | 41.2% |
| f4 | 7 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Duffy usually continues a3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Duffy usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Duffy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 29% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Duffy usually continues Bb2 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Duffy usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Duffy usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 63.6% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Seamus Duffy's chess games
All 118 games by Seamus Duffy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 36 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Brendan Lyons | 2,135 | ch-IRL | A03 |
| Jul 2008 | David Fitzsimons | 2,133 | ch-IRL | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | Constantin Vogel | 2,130 | chT-IRL | A40 |
| Jul 2008 | Gerard O'Connell | 2,122 | ch-IRL | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | Gavin Melaugh | 2,109 | Dublin Irish Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2010 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,976 |
| chT-IRL | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 18th Bunratty Masters Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,074 |
| 19th Bunratty Masters Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,998 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seamus Duffy's chess games?
118 games by Seamus Duffy, from Oct 2008 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 Seamus Duffy has played.
What does Seamus Duffy play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Seamus Duffy opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.b3 (29% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seamus Duffy answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Seamus Duffy play as White?
As White, Seamus Duffy's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seamus Duffy play as Black?
As Black, Seamus Duffy most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Seamus Duffy's FIDE rating?
Seamus Duffy is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Seamus Duffy played?
Our database contains 118 games by Seamus Duffy, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 36 draws, 52 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seamus Duffy?
118 games by Seamus Duffy 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.