Prepare against Sehyun Kwon
FM · South Korea · World #4,996 classical · FIDE ID 13203088
When preparing against Sehyun Kwon, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 458 games by Sehyun Kwon, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sehyun Kwon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sehyun Kwon 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 | 2,274 | 2,313 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,219 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,176 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 182 | 72 | 204 | 39.7% |
| As White | 226 | 95 | 35 | 96 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 232 | 87 | 37 | 108 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sehyun Kwon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sehyun Kwon's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 13.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 10.2% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kwon usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kwon usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kwon usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kwon usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kwon usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kwon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 35.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 28 | 24.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 27 | 23.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 13.2% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 52.2% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 44.9% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Sehyun Kwon's chess games
All 458 games by Sehyun Kwon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 182 wins, 72 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Vishnu Prasanna. V | 2,536 | London Classic Open | A34 |
| Sep 2025 | Paul Velten | 2,536 | Japan Open | C11 |
| Dec 2020 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,501 | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | B10 |
| Aug 2020 | Jingyao Tin | 2,464 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | D38 |
| Dec 2020 | Pia Cramling | 2,459 | Titled Tue | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 135 | 65 | 2,276 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 18 | 11 | 2,451 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,451 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,425 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,912 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,127 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sehyun Kwon's chess games?
458 games by Sehyun Kwon, from Apr 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 Sehyun Kwon has played.
What does Sehyun Kwon play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Sehyun Kwon opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sehyun Kwon answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sehyun Kwon play as White?
As White, Sehyun Kwon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sehyun Kwon play as Black?
As Black, Sehyun Kwon most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Sehyun Kwon's FIDE rating?
Sehyun Kwon is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Sehyun Kwon played?
Our database contains 458 games by Sehyun Kwon, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 72 draws, 204 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sehyun Kwon?
458 games by Sehyun Kwon 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.