Prepare against Forest J Sherwood
United States · World #35,440 classical · FIDE ID 39904008
When preparing against Forest J Sherwood, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 80 games by Forest J Sherwood, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Forest J Sherwood's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Forest J Sherwood 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 | 1,957 | 1,962 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,998 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,024 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 28 | 10 | 42 | 35.0% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Forest J Sherwood's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Forest J Sherwood's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 92.1% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Forest J Sherwood's chess games
All 80 games by Forest J Sherwood in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B15 |
| Apr 2026 | Eric Rosen | 2,377 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C42 |
| Apr 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A48 |
| Apr 2026 | Florentin Stickler | 2,334 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B07 |
| Apr 2026 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 17.5 | 2,133 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 9 | 2,073 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,215 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,869 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Forest J Sherwood's chess games?
80 games by Forest J Sherwood, from Nov 2023 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 Forest J Sherwood has played.
What does Forest J Sherwood play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Forest J Sherwood opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Forest J Sherwood answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Forest J Sherwood play as White?
As White, Forest J Sherwood's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Forest J Sherwood play as Black?
As Black, Forest J Sherwood most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Forest J Sherwood's FIDE rating?
Forest J Sherwood is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Forest J Sherwood played?
Our database contains 80 games by Forest J Sherwood, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Forest J Sherwood?
80 games by Forest J Sherwood 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.