Prepare against Adam Sefton
United Kingdom · World #14,043 classical · FIDE ID 343400965
When preparing against Adam Sefton, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 127 games by Adam Sefton, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adam Sefton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Sefton 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 | 2,117 | 2,146 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,932 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 57 | 20 | 50 | 44.9% |
| As White | 60 | 29 | 12 | 19 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 28 | 8 | 31 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Sefton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Sefton's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sefton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sefton usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Sefton usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sefton usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sefton usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Sefton usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 74.3% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Adam Sefton's chess games
All 127 games by Adam Sefton in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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: 57 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Lorenzo Fava | 2,314 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | B31 |
| Aug 2025 | Adam A Taylor | 2,279 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Zack Norris | 2,275 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Adithya Vaidyanathan | 2,261 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | D32 |
| Aug 2026 | Alistair Hill | 2,143 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,881 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,199 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,251 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,969 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Sefton's chess games?
127 games by Adam Sefton, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Adam Sefton has played.
What does Adam Sefton play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Adam Sefton opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Sefton answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Adam Sefton play as White?
As White, Adam Sefton's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Sefton play as Black?
As Black, Adam Sefton most often plays: French: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Adam Sefton's FIDE rating?
Adam Sefton is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Adam Sefton played?
Our database contains 127 games by Adam Sefton, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Sefton?
127 games by Adam Sefton 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.