Prepare against Sean Senft
United States · World #16,043 classical · FIDE ID 2044960
When preparing against Sean Senft, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,045 games by Sean Senft, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sean Senft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sean Senft 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 | 2,095 | 2,160 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,005 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,045 | 360 | 65 | 620 | 34.4% |
| As White | 515 | 198 | 33 | 284 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 530 | 162 | 32 | 336 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sean Senft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sean Senft's side.
First moves as White (515 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 480 | 93.2% | 41.1% |
| e4 | 31 | 6.0% | 48.4% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Senft usually continues c4 (40.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Senft usually continues c4 (37.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Senft usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Senft usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Senft usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Senft usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 220 | 88.4% | 36.1% |
| e5 | 22 | 8.8% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 170 | 95.0% | 32.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Sean Senft's chess games
All 1,045 games by Sean Senft in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Sep 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: 360 wins, 65 draws, 620 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 84 | 27/8/49 | 32.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 80 | 29/5/46 | 36.3% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 49 | 20/3/26 | 40.8% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 37 | 12/1/24 | 32.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 16/0/20 | 44.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 13/1/18 | 40.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 104 | 32/8/64 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 103 | 37/6/60 | 35.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 11/2/28 | 26.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 12/1/16 | 41.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 12/0/16 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 5/1/20 | 19.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 5/1/19 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 2/1/14 | 11.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | E13 |
| Dec 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Jun 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,639 | Chess.com Speed Play In | A12 |
| Sep 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Oct 2023 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,578 | Titled Tue Early | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 947 | 354 | 2,164 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 10 | 2,261 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
| Charlotte Super Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,293 |
| 45th Eastern Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 11th Philadelphia Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sean Senft's chess games?
1,045 games by Sean Senft, from Sep 2013 to Sep 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 Senft has played.
What does Sean Senft play on the first move as White?
Across 515 games with White in our database, Sean Senft opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sean Senft answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sean Senft play as White?
As White, Sean Senft's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (84 games, 32.1% win rate); Indian Defense (80 games, 36.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (49 games, 40.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 515 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sean Senft play as Black?
As Black, Sean Senft most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (104 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (103 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 26.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 530 games.
What is Sean Senft's FIDE rating?
Sean Senft is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Sean Senft played?
Our database contains 1,045 games by Sean Senft, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 360 wins, 65 draws, 620 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sean Senft?
1,045 games by Sean Senft 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.