Prepare against Jude Shearsby
FM · United Kingdom · World #4,504 classical · FIDE ID 462527
When preparing against Jude Shearsby, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,241 games by Jude Shearsby, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jude Shearsby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jude Shearsby 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 | 2,287 | 2,330 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,223 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,261 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,241 | 530 | 175 | 536 | 42.7% |
| As White | 621 | 280 | 96 | 245 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 620 | 250 | 79 | 291 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jude Shearsby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jude Shearsby's side.
First moves as White (620 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 422 | 68.1% | 50.2% |
| d4 | 125 | 20.2% | 57.2% |
| Nc3 | 20 | 3.2% | 72.5% |
| c3 | 12 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 10 | 1.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.5% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Shearsby usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Shearsby usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Shearsby usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Shearsby usually continues Nc3 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Shearsby usually continues Bf4 (65.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Shearsby usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 130 | 46.9% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 79 | 28.5% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 35 | 12.6% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| h5 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 87 | 37.3% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 68 | 29.2% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 21 | 9.0% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 19 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 12 | 5.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
Jude Shearsby's chess games
All 1,241 games by Jude Shearsby in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 530 wins, 175 draws, 536 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 102 | 43/13/46 | 42.2% |
| D02 | London System | 51 | 28/8/15 | 54.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 50 | 23/7/20 | 46.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 6/0/10 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 93 | 39/7/47 | 41.9% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 84 | 33/6/45 | 39.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 42 | 19/8/15 | 45.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 15/4/20 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
| Sep 2024 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,637 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Sep 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,611 | Titled Tue | E97 |
| Jun 2024 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Dec 2025 | Pavel Anisimov | 2,506 | Titled Tue | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 465 | 222 | 2,232 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 79 | 38.5 | 2,074 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 53 | 25.5 | 2,097 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,244 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 13 | 2,145 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,109 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,210 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jude Shearsby's chess games?
1,241 games by Jude Shearsby, from Sep 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 Jude Shearsby has played.
What does Jude Shearsby play on the first move as White?
Across 620 games with White in our database, Jude Shearsby opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jude Shearsby answers 1...Nc6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jude Shearsby play as White?
As White, Jude Shearsby's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (102 games, 42.2% win rate); London System (51 games, 54.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (50 games, 46.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 621 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jude Shearsby play as Black?
As Black, Jude Shearsby most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (93 games, 41.9% win rate); Mikenas Defense (84 games, 39.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (42 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 620 games.
What is Jude Shearsby's FIDE rating?
Jude Shearsby is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jude Shearsby played?
Our database contains 1,241 games by Jude Shearsby, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 530 wins, 175 draws, 536 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jude Shearsby?
1,241 games by Jude Shearsby 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.