Prepare against Shaun Press
FM · Papua New Guinea · World #42,991 classical · FIDE ID 9100075
Our database contains 237 games by Shaun Press, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shaun Press's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shaun Press 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 | 1,922 | 2,110 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 2,043 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 2,034 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 89 | 87 | 61 | 37.6% |
| As White | 118 | 46 | 45 | 27 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 119 | 43 | 42 | 34 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shaun Press's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shaun Press's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 81.4% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 16 | 13.6% | 71.9% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Press usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Press usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Press usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Press usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Press usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Press usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 55.6% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 42.2% | 44.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Shaun Press's chess games
All 237 games by Shaun Press in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 87 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Shanker Malla Digesh | 2,253 | Olympiad-36 | C89 |
| Oct 2004 | Dewperkash Gajadin | 2,207 | Olympiad-36 | C57 |
| Oct 2004 | Anthony R Fulton | 2,203 | Olympiad-36 | B30 |
| Nov 2008 | Shaddrack Kantinti | 2,151 | Olympiad-38 | B00 |
| Nov 2008 | Marvin Dekker | 2,130 | Olympiad-38 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,008 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shaun Press's chess games?
237 games by Shaun Press, from Apr 2003 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 Shaun Press has played.
What does Shaun Press play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Shaun Press opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shaun Press answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Shaun Press play as White?
As White, Shaun Press's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shaun Press play as Black?
As Black, Shaun Press most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Shaun Press's FIDE rating?
Shaun Press is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Shaun Press played?
Our database contains 237 games by Shaun Press, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 87 draws, 61 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shaun Press?
237 games by Shaun Press 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.