Prepare against Jung Min Seo
IM · Sweden · World #570 classical · FIDE ID 1734687
When preparing against Jung Min Seo, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 32.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 2,649 games by Jung Min Seo, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jung Min Seo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jung Min Seo 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 | 2,502 | 2,520 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,537 | 2,537 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,507 | 2,507 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,649 | 1,328 | 681 | 640 | 50.1% |
| As White | 1,327 | 737 | 313 | 277 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 1,322 | 591 | 368 | 363 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jung Min Seo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jung Min Seo's side.
First moves as White (1,327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 579 | 43.6% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 422 | 31.8% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 156 | 11.8% | 68.9% |
| Nf3 | 146 | 11.0% | 66.4% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.5% | 85.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Seo usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Seo usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Seo usually continues d4 (78.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Seo usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Seo usually continues c4 (74.4% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Seo usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (566 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 292 | 51.6% | 65.8% |
| e5 | 133 | 23.5% | 53.4% |
| c6 | 85 | 15.0% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 36 | 6.4% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (490 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 392 | 80.0% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 43 | 8.8% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.7% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Jung Min Seo's chess games
All 2,649 games by Jung Min Seo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 1,328 wins, 681 draws, 640 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 109 | 56/26/27 | 51.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 79 | 42/14/23 | 53.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 76 | 47/20/9 | 61.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 26/14/6 | 56.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 23/9/12 | 52.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 20/8/8 | 55.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 18/13/4 | 51.4% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 18/4/10 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 20/1/10 | 64.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 91 | 42/32/17 | 46.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 90 | 31/29/30 | 34.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 73 | 44/14/15 | 60.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 53 | 21/22/10 | 39.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 47 | 23/9/15 | 48.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 45 | 22/15/8 | 48.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 40 | 13/15/12 | 32.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 16/14/5 | 45.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 18/10/7 | 51.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 16/6/13 | 45.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,764 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Mar 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,724 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| May 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,723 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Mar 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
| Sep 2020 | Quang Liem Le | 2,709 | Titled Tue | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,579 | 982 | 2,470 |
| ch-SWE | 2025 | 54 | 30.5 | 2,518 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 38 | 28 | 2,404 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 36 | 23 | 2,468 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 32 | 20 | 2,479 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,384 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2023 | 23 | 19.5 | 2,480 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,476 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erik Blomqvist (30 games) · Alexey Sarana (21 games) · Jonny Hector (18 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (15 games) · Milton Pantzar (15 games) · Hampus Sorensen (14 games) · Kaan Kucuksari (13 games) · Rasmus Svane (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jung Min Seo's chess games?
2,649 games by Jung Min Seo, from Apr 2015 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 Jung Min Seo has played.
What does Jung Min Seo play on the first move as White?
Across 1,327 games with White in our database, Jung Min Seo opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jung Min Seo answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jung Min Seo play as White?
As White, Jung Min Seo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (109 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 53.2% win rate); Slav Defense (76 games, 61.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jung Min Seo play as Black?
As Black, Jung Min Seo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (91 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (90 games, 34.4% win rate); Sicilian (73 games, 60.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,322 games.
What is Jung Min Seo's FIDE rating?
Jung Min Seo is currently rated 2,502 in classical chess, 2,537 in rapid and 2,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Jung Min Seo played?
Our database contains 2,649 games by Jung Min Seo, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,328 wins, 681 draws, 640 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jung Min Seo?
2,649 games by Jung Min Seo 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.