Prepare against Sean Nagle
IM · United States · World #2,084 classical · FIDE ID 2013878
Our database contains 233 games by Sean Nagle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sean Nagle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sean Nagle 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 | 2,378 | 2,445 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 86 | 67 | 80 | 36.9% |
| As White | 116 | 43 | 31 | 42 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 117 | 43 | 36 | 38 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sean Nagle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sean Nagle's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 58.6% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 30 | 25.9% | 71.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 13.8% | 34.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nagle usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Nagle usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Nagle usually continues c3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nagle usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nagle usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Nagle usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 32.8% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 29.3% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 74.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 25.6% | 55.0% |
Sean Nagle's chess games
All 233 games by Sean Nagle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 67 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 7/11/5 | 30.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,644 | 42nd World Open | A88 |
| Jan 2018 | Sandro Mareco | 2,632 | PRO League Stage | D13 |
| Feb 2017 | Conrad Holt | 2,567 | PRO League Pacific | E92 |
| Jan 2017 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,555 | PRO League Pacific | E62 |
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,544 | PRO League Stage | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 43 | 18 | 2,404 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 16 | 9 | 2,432 |
| Minnesota Wed Knight | 1997 | 14 | 6 | 2,152 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,348 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,464 |
| Elekes Memorial GM 29th | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| US Open-101 | 2000 | 10 | 7 | 2,442 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sean Nagle's chess games?
233 games by Sean Nagle, from Apr 2003 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 Nagle has played.
What does Sean Nagle play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Sean Nagle opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sean Nagle answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Sean Nagle play as White?
As White, Sean Nagle's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sean Nagle play as Black?
As Black, Sean Nagle most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Sean Nagle's FIDE rating?
Sean Nagle is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Sean Nagle played?
Our database contains 233 games by Sean Nagle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 67 draws, 80 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sean Nagle?
233 games by Sean Nagle 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.