Prepare against Ethan Sheehan
United States · World #1,750 classical · FIDE ID 30943965
Our database contains 1,225 games by Ethan Sheehan, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 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 | 2,397 | 2,397 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,358 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,496 | 2,496 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,225 | 664 | 175 | 386 | 54.2% |
| As White | 628 | 382 | 94 | 152 | 60.8% |
| As Black | 597 | 282 | 81 | 234 | 47.2% |
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 (625 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 380 | 60.8% | 69.1% |
| e4 | 156 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 4.2% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 25 | 4.0% | 68.0% |
| f3 | 14 | 2.2% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 13 | 2.1% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (68.1% 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 — 25% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sheehan usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 199 | 71.1% | 58.5% |
| c5 | 56 | 20.0% | 66.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 2.9% | 43.8% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 167 | 85.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| f6 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.1% | 87.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Ethan Sheehan's chess games
All 1,225 games by Ethan Sheehan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Aug 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: 664 wins, 175 draws, 386 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 106 | 61/11/34 | 57.5% |
| D02 | London System | 56 | 33/12/11 | 58.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 55 | 36/10/9 | 65.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 23/2/5 | 76.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 15/1/6 | 68.2% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/7/27 | 42.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 51 | 31/6/14 | 60.8% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 46 | 25/6/15 | 54.3% |
| D02 | London System | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/0/11 | 52.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 15/2/5 | 68.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nakamura,Hi | 2,792 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A10 |
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | 2,792 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | D35 |
| Nov 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Tabatabaei,M | 2,722 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A20 |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 787 | 506 | 2,442 |
| 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 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,439 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,435 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM-E | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Sheehan's chess games?
1,225 games by Ethan Sheehan, from Jul 2018 to Aug 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 625 games with White in our database, Ethan Sheehan opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Sheehan answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ethan Sheehan play as White?
As White, Ethan Sheehan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (106 games, 57.5% win rate); London System (56 games, 58.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (55 games, 65.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 628 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 (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Italian Game (51 games, 60.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (46 games, 54.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 597 games.
What is Ethan Sheehan's FIDE rating?
Ethan Sheehan is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,496 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ethan Sheehan played?
Our database contains 1,225 games by Ethan Sheehan, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 664 wins, 175 draws, 386 losses (54.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Sheehan?
1,225 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.