Prepare against Sean Hunter
Ireland · World #76,689 classical · FIDE ID 2508362
When preparing against Sean Hunter, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Sean Hunter, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sean Hunter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sean Hunter 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 | 1,800 | 1,810 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sean Hunter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sean Hunter's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 70.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Hunter usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hunter usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hunter usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Sean Hunter's chess games
All 48 games by Sean Hunter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Jul 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Daria Vanduyfhuys | 1,778 | ch-EU Union U14 | E14 |
| Jul 2017 | Oliver W Howell | 1,701 | Robinson Cup U14 | C01 |
| Apr 2020 | Roxolana Chaban | 1,690 | chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | B34 |
| Aug 2016 | Niko Palttala | 1,665 | ch-EU Union U14 | C54 |
| Jul 2017 | Ifan Rathbone-Jones | 1,599 | Robinson Cup U14 | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 14 | 13 | 1,883 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,663 |
| ch-EU Union U12 13th | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,436 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| Daventry Robinson Cup U14 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,424 |
| Dublin St Andrews Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,543 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sean Hunter's chess games?
48 games by Sean Hunter, from Sep 2015 to Jul 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 Hunter has played.
What does Sean Hunter play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sean Hunter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sean Hunter answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sean Hunter play as White?
As White, Sean Hunter's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sean Hunter play as Black?
As Black, Sean Hunter most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sean Hunter's FIDE rating?
Sean Hunter is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (May 2024).
How many games has Sean Hunter played?
Our database contains 48 games by Sean Hunter, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sean Hunter?
48 games by Sean Hunter 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.