Prepare against Sheila Jackson
WGM · United Kingdom · World #25,250 classical · FIDE ID 402508
Our database contains 808 games by Sheila Jackson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sheila Jackson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sheila Jackson 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 | 2,016 | 2,177 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 2,065 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,022 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 808 | 233 | 331 | 244 | 28.8% |
| As White | 418 | 135 | 185 | 98 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 390 | 98 | 146 | 146 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sheila Jackson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sheila Jackson's side.
First moves as White (418 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 409 | 97.8% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jackson usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Jackson usually continues d4 (57.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jackson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Jackson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 169 | 88.9% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 8.9% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 90.9% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Sheila Jackson's chess games
All 808 games by Sheila Jackson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 233 wins, 331 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 109 | 37/46/26 | 33.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 23/22/14 | 39.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 4/13/8 | 16.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/9/0 | 18.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 48 | 12/25/11 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 1/5/14 | 5.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1984 | Paul E Littlewood | 2,435 | London Phillips&Drew Knights | C88 |
| Jan 1991 | Darko Anic | 2,430 | 9th Metz Open | A46 |
| Aug 1982 | Praveen M Thipsay | 2,415 | British CF-69 Championship | C09 |
| Nov 1998 | Mark Ferguson | 2,410 | chT-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | C49 |
| Jul 1984 | Niaz Murshed | 2,410 | British CF-71 Championship | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 28 | 12 | 2,036 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,105 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,890 |
| London Phillips&Drew Knights | 1984 | 14 | 3 | 2,113 |
| Troll Masters | 1996 | 14 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Olympiad w 26 | 1984 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,172 |
| Naleczow w | 1979 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,089 |
| Subotica Interzonal w | 1991 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sheila Jackson's chess games?
808 games by Sheila Jackson, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sheila Jackson has played.
What does Sheila Jackson play on the first move as White?
Across 418 games with White in our database, Sheila Jackson opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sheila Jackson answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sheila Jackson play as White?
As White, Sheila Jackson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (109 games, 33.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (59 games, 39.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 16.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 418 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sheila Jackson play as Black?
As Black, Sheila Jackson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (48 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 5.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Sheila Jackson's FIDE rating?
Sheila Jackson is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (May 2013).
How many games has Sheila Jackson played?
Our database contains 808 games by Sheila Jackson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 233 wins, 331 draws, 244 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sheila Jackson?
808 games by Sheila Jackson 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.