Donald ByrneChess Games
Explore 24 Donald Byrne chess games from 1962 to 2002 in the CipherChess chess database. See Donald Byrne's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Donald Byrne plays most, and replay any Donald Byrne game move by move.
Donald Byrne's Opening Tree
Walk Donald Byrne's most-played openings move by move, straight from 24 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Donald Byrne most often plays d4 (4 games, 75% score). A typical continuation runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6.
As Black, Donald Byrne most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (3 games, 67% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About Donald Byrne's chess games
This page collects 24 Donald Byrne chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1962 to 2002. Use it to study how Donald Byrne handles both colours, which openings Donald Byrne returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Donald Byrne's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Donald Byrne over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Donald Byrne chess”, “Donald Byrne chess games” or “Donald Byrne openings”, this is the complete Donald Byrne record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Donald Byrne's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Donald Byrne played?
The CipherChess database holds 24 chess games played by Donald Byrne, spanning 1962 to 2002, with a 9 win, 9 draw and 6 loss record.
What openings does Donald Byrne play?
Donald Byrne's most-played opening in the database is the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System. As White, Donald Byrne most often opens d4 (4 games). As Black, Donald Byrne most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (3 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Donald Byrne's win rate?
Across 24 games, Donald Byrne scores 56% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 9 wins, 9 draws and 6 losses.