Prepare against Terry Seehagen
Canada · World #102,250 classical · FIDE ID 2602822
When preparing against Terry Seehagen, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Terry Seehagen, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Terry Seehagen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terry Seehagen 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 | 1,723 | 1,776 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,658 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 27 | 13 | 49 | 30.3% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 9 | 25 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terry Seehagen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terry Seehagen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 83.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Terry Seehagen's chess games
All 89 games by Terry Seehagen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Micah Hughey | 2,027 | Edmonton June Open 2 | D06 |
| Apr 2017 | Sardul Purewal | 1,968 | ch-Alberta Seniors | C15 |
| Nov 2008 | Rick Pedersen | 1,949 | Edmonton Obama Open | B01 |
| Apr 2012 | Harris Wang | 1,879 | ch-Alberta Reserves | B01 |
| Jun 2014 | Mohammad Salehian | 1,869 | Edmonton International Qualifier | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 17 | 5 | 1,504 |
| ch-Edmonton | 2019 | 10 | 0 | 1,832 |
| Edmonton Halloween Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,691 |
| Edmonton Summer Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
| Edmonton-ch Reserves | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| Edmonton Back To School Open | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-Alberta Seniors | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terry Seehagen's chess games?
89 games by Terry Seehagen, from May 2015 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 Terry Seehagen has played.
What does Terry Seehagen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Terry Seehagen opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terry Seehagen answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Terry Seehagen play as White?
As White, Terry Seehagen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terry Seehagen play as Black?
As Black, Terry Seehagen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Terry Seehagen's FIDE rating?
Terry Seehagen is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Terry Seehagen played?
Our database contains 89 games by Terry Seehagen, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terry Seehagen?
89 games by Terry Seehagen 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.