Prepare against Sean Gordon
United Kingdom · World #37,299 classical · FIDE ID 498793
When preparing against Sean Gordon, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 103 games by Sean Gordon, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sean Gordon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sean Gordon 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 | 1,947 | 1,975 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,830 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 29 | 36 | 38 | 28.2% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 56 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sean Gordon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sean Gordon's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 44.7% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 40.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 14.9% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gordon usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Gordon usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Gordon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Gordon usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
Sean Gordon's chess games
All 103 games by Sean Gordon in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 29 wins, 36 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Patrick C M Duncan | 2,088 | Birmingham Open | A18 |
| Apr 2023 | Donald J Mason | 2,067 | 3rd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | A28 |
| Jan 2022 | Sarah N Longson | 2,036 | Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | B24 |
| May 2023 | Christopher Bak | 2,010 | ch-ENG Chessable | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | J Dilley | 2,005 | 4NCL Easter Congress | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,837 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,916 |
| ch-BCF AM Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sean Gordon's chess games?
103 games by Sean Gordon, from Nov 2021 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 Gordon has played.
What does Sean Gordon play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Sean Gordon opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sean Gordon answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Sean Gordon play as White?
As White, Sean Gordon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sean Gordon play as Black?
As Black, Sean Gordon most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Sean Gordon's FIDE rating?
Sean Gordon is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sean Gordon played?
Our database contains 103 games by Sean Gordon, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 36 draws, 38 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sean Gordon?
103 games by Sean Gordon 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.