Prepare against Sean Terry
United Kingdom · World #36,737 classical · FIDE ID 471089
Our database contains 181 games by Sean Terry, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sean Terry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sean Terry 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 | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 63 | 54 | 64 | 34.8% |
| As White | 82 | 40 | 17 | 25 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 23 | 37 | 39 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sean Terry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sean Terry's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 58.5% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 28.0% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.4% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Terry usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Terry usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Terry usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Terry usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Terry usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Terry usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 50.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 16.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| Na6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 40.4% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nh6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Sean Terry's chess games
All 181 games by Sean Terry in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 63 wins, 54 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | John Hall | 2,305 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | A01 |
| Jan 2001 | Philip R Bonafont | 2,244 | Kidlington Congress 25th | A57 |
| Jan 2020 | Timothy P Seymour | 2,104 | chT-BCF 3Sa 1920 (4NCL) | C60 |
| Mar 2017 | Stephen J Gregory | 2,095 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Mar 2006 | Glyn D Pugh | 2,080 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | C37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,892 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,020 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,162 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,943 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sean Terry's chess games?
181 games by Sean Terry, from Jul 2007 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 Terry has played.
What does Sean Terry play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Sean Terry opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sean Terry answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games), 1...Nh6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sean Terry play as White?
As White, Sean Terry's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sean Terry play as Black?
As Black, Sean Terry most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Sean Terry's FIDE rating?
Sean Terry is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sean Terry played?
Our database contains 181 games by Sean Terry, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 54 draws, 64 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sean Terry?
181 games by Sean Terry 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.