Prepare against Gavin Sheahan
Ireland · World #32,570 classical · FIDE ID 2516284
Our database contains 38 games by Gavin Sheahan, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gavin Sheahan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gavin Sheahan 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 | 1,971 | 2,036 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 28.9% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gavin Sheahan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gavin Sheahan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sheahan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sheahan usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sheahan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Gavin Sheahan's chess games
All 38 games by Gavin Sheahan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Jonathan Pein | 2,273 | Enniscrone Sligo Winter Open | C02 |
| Feb 2024 | Irina Tetenkina | 2,140 | Enniscrone Sligo Winter Open | E95 |
| Nov 2023 | Nikolay Tregubenko | 2,138 | Wch U14 | E94 |
| Apr 2026 | Dean Copeland | 1,878 | Irish National Club Championship 2026 | E97 |
| Jan 2024 | James Kavanagh | 1,797 | Dublin Open | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,290 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,026 |
| Enniscrone Sligo Winter Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,219 |
| ch-IRL 100th First Week | 2021 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,155 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,475 |
| Dublin Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,909 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| Irish National Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gavin Sheahan's chess games?
38 games by Gavin Sheahan, from Nov 2021 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 Gavin Sheahan has played.
What does Gavin Sheahan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Gavin Sheahan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gavin Sheahan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gavin Sheahan play as White?
As White, Gavin Sheahan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gavin Sheahan play as Black?
As Black, Gavin Sheahan most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Gavin Sheahan's FIDE rating?
Gavin Sheahan is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (May 2024).
How many games has Gavin Sheahan played?
Our database contains 38 games by Gavin Sheahan, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gavin Sheahan?
38 games by Gavin Sheahan 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.