Prepare against Conor Sheehan
Ireland · World #36,747 classical · FIDE ID 2517850
When preparing against Conor Sheehan, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Conor Sheehan, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Conor Sheehan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Conor Sheehan 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 | 1,951 | 2,009 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Conor Sheehan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Conor Sheehan's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Conor Sheehan's chess games
All 30 games by Conor Sheehan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Oissine Murchadha | 1,945 | 104th ch-IRL | D00 |
| Oct 2026 | Henk De Jonge | 1,904 | Cork Congress 2026 | Masters (1825+) | B14 |
| Aug 2025 | Declan Voogt | 1,821 | 104th ch-IRL | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Ethan McGrath | 1,716 | Glorney Cup 2026 | C03 |
| Jul 2022 | Joseph Whelan | 1,526 | Robinson Cup | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cup | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,522 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Cork Congress 2026 | Masters (1825+) | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,917 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,815 |
| Dublin Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Conor Sheehan's chess games?
30 games by Conor Sheehan, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Conor Sheehan has played.
What does Conor Sheehan play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Conor Sheehan opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Conor Sheehan answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Conor Sheehan play as White?
As White, Conor Sheehan's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Conor Sheehan play as Black?
As Black, Conor Sheehan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Conor Sheehan's FIDE rating?
Conor Sheehan is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Conor Sheehan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Conor Sheehan, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Conor Sheehan?
30 games by Conor Sheehan 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.