Prepare against Ethan Sheehan
United States · World #1,965 classical · FIDE ID 30943965
When preparing against Ethan Sheehan, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,339 games by Ethan Sheehan, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Sheehan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan 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 | 2,386 | 2,397 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,358 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,507 | 2,507 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,339 | 724 | 195 | 420 | 54.1% |
| As White | 687 | 413 | 105 | 169 | 60.1% |
| As Black | 652 | 311 | 90 | 251 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Sheehan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Sheehan's side.
First moves as White (684 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 383 | 56.0% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 207 | 30.3% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 4.4% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 26 | 3.8% | 67.3% |
| f3 | 14 | 2.0% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 13 | 1.9% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues c4 (71.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 216 | 71.3% | 59.0% |
| c5 | 58 | 19.1% | 67.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.0% | 44.4% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 182 | 85.8% | 54.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 6.1% | 23.1% |
| f6 | 5 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Ethan Sheehan's chess games
All 1,339 games by Ethan Sheehan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 724 wins, 195 draws, 420 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 108 | 62/11/35 | 57.4% |
| D02 | London System | 58 | 34/12/12 | 58.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 56 | 37/10/9 | 66.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 23/2/5 | 76.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 18/2/8 | 64.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 65 | 28/7/30 | 43.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 53 | 32/6/15 | 60.4% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 48 | 27/6/15 | 56.3% |
| D02 | London System | 36 | 14/6/16 | 38.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 16/0/11 | 59.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 6/3/17 | 23.1% |
| D30 | Catalan | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 15/2/5 | 68.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,792 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A10 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,743 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A01 |
| Nov 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,722 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 817 | 525.5 | 2,445 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 105 | 62.5 | 2,425 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 103 | 65 | 2,442 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,523 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,461 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,466 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renato Terry (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Sheehan's chess games?
1,339 games by Ethan Sheehan, from Jul 2018 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 Ethan Sheehan has played.
What does Ethan Sheehan play on the first move as White?
Across 684 games with White in our database, Ethan Sheehan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Sheehan answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ethan Sheehan play as White?
As White, Ethan Sheehan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (108 games, 57.4% win rate); London System (58 games, 58.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (56 games, 66.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 687 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Sheehan play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Sheehan most often plays: Indian Defense (65 games, 43.1% win rate); Italian Game (53 games, 60.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (48 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 652 games.
What is Ethan Sheehan's FIDE rating?
Ethan Sheehan is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ethan Sheehan played?
Our database contains 1,339 games by Ethan Sheehan, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 724 wins, 195 draws, 420 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Sheehan?
1,339 games by Ethan 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.