Prepare against Sebastian Shi
Sweden · World #22,242 classical · FIDE ID 1774379
When preparing against Sebastian Shi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastian Shi, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Shi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Shi 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 | 2,040 | 2,089 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,015 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 48.9% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 52.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 419 rated games against 292 different opponents, across 91 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 173 | 79 | 41 | 53 | 45.7% | 1,770 | 1,829 | 13 |
| Rapid | 164 | 82 | 36 | 46 | 50.0% | 1,741 | 1,816 | 15 |
| Blitz | 46 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 50.0% | 1,843 | 1,870 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 117 | 33 | 28 | 56 | 28.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 249 | 146 | 54 | 49 | 58.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 6 vs CM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 62 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 44 | 19 | 17 | 1,850 | 1,992 |
| 2025 | 169 | 89 | 32 | 48 | 1,853 | 1,935 |
| 2024 | 103 | 49 | 21 | 33 | 1,707 | 1,768 |
| 2023 | 63 | 21 | 16 | 26 | 1,463 | 1,418 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,485 | 1,218 |
Where Sebastian Shi has played
Sweden (86) · Egypt (1) · Iceland (1) · Kazakhstan (1) · Montenegro (1) · Romania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Shi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Shi's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shi usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Shi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Shi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Sebastian Shi's chess games
All 45 games by Sebastian Shi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Nov 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Lo Ljungros | 2,266 | Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | C01 |
| Nov 2025 | Marc Barcelo Melnyk | 2,168 | 33rd EY Open U10 | B31 |
| Nov 2025 | Nathan Preman | 2,042 | The Juniorallsvenskan 2025 | B36 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikael Helin | 1,891 | Stockholm Summer Nights | B20 |
| Sep 2025 | Artem Den Tsepilov | 1,872 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 1,905 |
| Stockholm Summer Nights | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,031 |
| Wasa JGP 2026 Klass B | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,914 |
| Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| The Juniorallsvenskan 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,104 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,017 |
| Stockholms GP 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,863 |
| Tyresö Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,089 |
Interactive opening tree from all 45 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Shi's chess games?
45 games by Sebastian Shi, from Feb 2023 to Nov 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 Shi has played.
What does Sebastian Shi play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sebastian Shi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Shi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Shi play as White?
As White, Sebastian Shi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Shi play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Shi most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sebastian Shi's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Shi is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Shi played?
Our database contains 45 games by Sebastian Shi, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Shi?
45 games by Sebastian Shi 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.