Prepare against Kevin Sheldrick
Australia · World #28,630 classical · FIDE ID 3206548
Our database contains 171 games by Kevin Sheldrick, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Sheldrick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Sheldrick 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 | 1,994 | 2,183 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,011 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,150 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 105 | 15 | 51 | 61.4% |
| As White | 83 | 55 | 8 | 20 | 66.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 50 | 7 | 31 | 56.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Sheldrick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Sheldrick's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 90.4% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.0% | 80.0% |
| g4 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sheldrick usually continues Nc3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sheldrick usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sheldrick usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Sheldrick usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sheldrick usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 57.5% | 63.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 71.1% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 81.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Kevin Sheldrick's chess games
All 171 games by Kevin Sheldrick in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 105 wins, 15 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,415 | 48th Begonia Open | B02 |
| Mar 2011 | Mark Chapman | 2,401 | ch-South Australia | C27 |
| Jul 2002 | Mark J Chapman | 2,349 | Adelaide University Open | C30 |
| Jan 2006 | Craig Duxbury | 2,256 | ch-AUS Major | B01 |
| Mar 2017 | Luis Chan | 2,171 | 51st Begonia Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 62 | 44.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-South Australia | 2017 | 23 | 18 | 2,216 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,142 |
| Adelaide Labour Day Open | 2010 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,089 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| Adelaide Queen's Birthday Open | 2010 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| The Kaf University Open | 2001 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Adelaide Freytag Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Sheldrick's chess games?
171 games by Kevin Sheldrick, from Apr 2006 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 Kevin Sheldrick has played.
What does Kevin Sheldrick play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Kevin Sheldrick opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.g4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Sheldrick answers 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kevin Sheldrick play as White?
As White, Kevin Sheldrick's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Sheldrick play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Sheldrick most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Kevin Sheldrick's FIDE rating?
Kevin Sheldrick is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Kevin Sheldrick played?
Our database contains 171 games by Kevin Sheldrick, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 15 draws, 51 losses (61.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Sheldrick?
171 games by Kevin Sheldrick 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.