Prepare against Shernaz Kennedy
WIM · United States · World #115,845 classical · FIDE ID 2004755
When preparing against Shernaz Kennedy, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 39 games by Shernaz Kennedy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shernaz Kennedy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shernaz Kennedy 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 | 1,685 | 2,030 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 28.2% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shernaz Kennedy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shernaz Kennedy's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Shernaz Kennedy's chess games
All 39 games by Shernaz Kennedy 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Ivona Jezierska | 2,079 | ch-USA Seniors w | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Pat Hogan | 1,923 | WchT Seniors 65 | A52 |
| Nov 2023 | Mary Kuhner | 1,678 | ch-USA Seniors w | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,012 |
| Olympiad Women-27 | 1986 | 8 | 2 | 1,881 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,781 |
| ch-USA Seniors w | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
| 18th World Open | 1990 | 3 | 0 | 1,886 |
| New York Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 1,865 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 92nd | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shernaz Kennedy's chess games?
39 games by Shernaz Kennedy, 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 Shernaz Kennedy has played.
What does Shernaz Kennedy play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Shernaz Kennedy opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shernaz Kennedy answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Shernaz Kennedy play as White?
As White, Shernaz Kennedy's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shernaz Kennedy play as Black?
As Black, Shernaz Kennedy most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Shernaz Kennedy's FIDE rating?
Shernaz Kennedy is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Shernaz Kennedy played?
Our database contains 39 games by Shernaz Kennedy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shernaz Kennedy?
39 games by Shernaz Kennedy 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.