Prepare against Sean Burton
United Kingdom · World #66,960 classical · FIDE ID 488623
When preparing against Sean Burton, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sean Burton, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sean Burton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sean Burton 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 | 1,849 | 1,833 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,714 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sean Burton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sean Burton's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Burton usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Burton usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sean Burton's chess games
All 33 games by Sean Burton in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Michael A Naylor-Eade | 1,989 | British Rapidplay | C50 |
| Mar 2025 | Daniel J Young | 1,975 | British Rapidplay | B76 |
| Jun 2023 | Anusha Subramanian | 1,850 | 30th Daventry 4NCL Open A | C10 |
| Mar 2024 | Robert A Dean | 1,838 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | C06 |
| Mar 2024 | Julie L Denning | 1,757 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,874 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,846 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,970 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,703 |
| 30th Daventry 4NCL Open A | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sean Burton's chess games?
33 games by Sean Burton, from Nov 2019 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 Sean Burton has played.
What does Sean Burton play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sean Burton opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sean Burton answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sean Burton play as White?
As White, Sean Burton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sean Burton play as Black?
As Black, Sean Burton most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sean Burton's FIDE rating?
Sean Burton is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Sean Burton played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sean Burton, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sean Burton?
33 games by Sean Burton 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.