Prepare against Juwon Seo
South Korea · World #57,092 classical · FIDE ID 13216597
When preparing against Juwon Seo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 37 games by Juwon Seo, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juwon Seo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juwon 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 | 1,866 | 1,932 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,814 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 40.5% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juwon Seo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juwon Seo's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Seo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Seo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Seo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Juwon Seo's chess games
All 37 games by Juwon Seo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Mikael Chakhalov | 1,962 | World Cadets U10 | B33 |
| Nov 2024 | Iustin Larion | 1,925 | World Cadets U10 | D60 |
| Jan 2024 | David W Fryer | 1,914 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | B47 |
| Sep 2025 | Nikolay Gladchenko | 1,838 | World Cadets U12 2025 | C03 |
| Nov 2024 | Pablo Guirado Lara | 1,832 | World Cadets U10 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,011 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,317 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| Hastings Weekend Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,627 |
| 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open | Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,707 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juwon Seo's chess games?
37 games by Juwon Seo, from Oct 2022 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 Juwon Seo has played.
What does Juwon Seo play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Juwon Seo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juwon Seo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Juwon Seo play as White?
As White, Juwon Seo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juwon Seo play as Black?
As Black, Juwon Seo most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Juwon Seo's FIDE rating?
Juwon Seo is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Juwon Seo played?
Our database contains 37 games by Juwon Seo, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juwon Seo?
37 games by Juwon 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.