Prepare against Christian Stevens
FM · Canada · World #6,930 classical · FIDE ID 2604450
Our database contains 439 games by Christian Stevens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Stevens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Stevens 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 | 2,226 | 2,328 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,256 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,260 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 196 | 102 | 141 | 44.6% |
| As White | 227 | 104 | 55 | 68 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 212 | 92 | 47 | 73 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Stevens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Stevens's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 56.4% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 25.1% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 32 | 14.1% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Stevens usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stevens usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stevens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Stevens usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Stevens usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Stevens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 88.7% | 54.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 87.0% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.4% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Christian Stevens's chess games
All 439 games by Christian Stevens 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: 196 wins, 102 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 45 | 20/10/15 | 44.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 66 | 29/11/26 | 43.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Quang Liem Le | 2,709 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| May 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,661 | Titled Tue Late | D27 |
| May 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| May 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,651 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 266 | 150.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-CAN | 2011 | 25 | 14 | 2,261 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,253 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| Toronto Premier | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,217 |
| Kitchener Futurity | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 2,132 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,313 |
| Guelph Open 3rd | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Stevens's chess games?
439 games by Christian Stevens, 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 Christian Stevens has played.
What does Christian Stevens play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Christian Stevens opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Stevens answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Christian Stevens play as White?
As White, Christian Stevens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Stevens play as Black?
As Black, Christian Stevens most often plays: Sicilian (66 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Christian Stevens's FIDE rating?
Christian Stevens is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Christian Stevens played?
Our database contains 439 games by Christian Stevens, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 102 draws, 141 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Stevens?
439 games by Christian Stevens 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.