Prepare against Sebastian Griffin-Young
United Kingdom · World #64,676 classical · FIDE ID 488151
When preparing against Sebastian Griffin-Young, expect 1.c4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Sebastian Griffin-Young, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Griffin-Young's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Griffin-Young 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 | 1,839 | 1,906 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 9 | 22 | 40.4% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Griffin-Young's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Griffin-Young's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 42.3% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 38.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Griffin-Young usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Griffin-Young usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Griffin-Young usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Griffin-Young usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Griffin-Young usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Griffin-Young usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Sebastian Griffin-Young's chess games
All 52 games by Sebastian Griffin-Young in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | David A Phillips | 2,059 | Scarborough Congress | A15 |
| Oct 2025 | Sai Vaddhireddy | 1,976 | Scarborough Congress | A11 |
| Apr 2026 | Simon N Gilmore | 1,892 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | B39 |
| Sep 2026 | Ovidiu Angheluta | 1,851 | Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | B20 |
| Apr 2026 | James Kearney | 1,849 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,247 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,782 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,559 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open C 2nd | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,349 |
| 4NCL Bradford U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,642 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Griffin-Young's chess games?
52 games by Sebastian Griffin-Young, from Feb 2023 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 Sebastian Griffin-Young has played.
What does Sebastian Griffin-Young play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Sebastian Griffin-Young opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Griffin-Young answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Griffin-Young play as White?
As White, Sebastian Griffin-Young's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Griffin-Young play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Griffin-Young most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sebastian Griffin-Young's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Griffin-Young is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Griffin-Young played?
Our database contains 52 games by Sebastian Griffin-Young, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Griffin-Young?
52 games by Sebastian Griffin-Young 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.