Prepare against Tom Healy
Ireland · World #38,932 classical · FIDE ID 2501635
Our database contains 78 games by Tom Healy, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Healy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Healy 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 | 1,940 | 2,028 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,945 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 19 | 23 | 36 | 24.4% |
| As White | 39 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Healy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Healy's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 51.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 25.6% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.1% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Healy usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Healy usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Healy usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Healy usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Healy usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Healy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 95.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Tom Healy's chess games
All 78 games by Tom Healy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Aidan M Rawlinson | 2,156 | Bunratty Masters Open 21st | E63 |
| May 2006 | Robert North | 2,139 | 31st Keres Memorial | E65 |
| Jul 2004 | Anthony Fox | 2,123 | ch-IRL | C41 |
| Jul 2004 | Eamon Keogh | 2,123 | ch-IRL | A51 |
| Mar 2005 | Gearoidin Ui Laighleis | 1,991 | ch-EU Union | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,149 |
| ch-IRL | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| Mlada Boleslav ATMOS Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| 5th Brno Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 31st Keres Memorial | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,080 |
| 15th Bunratty Masters Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| Bunratty Masters Open 12th | 2005 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,837 |
| Bunratty Masters Open 21st | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Healy's chess games?
78 games by Tom Healy, from Jul 2005 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 Tom Healy has played.
What does Tom Healy play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Tom Healy opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Healy answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tom Healy play as White?
As White, Tom Healy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Healy play as Black?
As Black, Tom Healy most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Tom Healy's FIDE rating?
Tom Healy is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Tom Healy played?
Our database contains 78 games by Tom Healy, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Healy?
78 games by Tom Healy 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.