Prepare against Charles A Sturt
United Kingdom · World #90,501 classical · FIDE ID 467723
When preparing against Charles A Sturt, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Charles A Sturt, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charles A Sturt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles A Sturt 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 | 1,757 | 1,771 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,677 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 31.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles A Sturt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles A Sturt's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sturt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sturt usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sturt usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sturt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Sturt usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sturt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Charles A Sturt's chess games
All 35 games by Charles A Sturt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | A Philip Neatherway | 1,822 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C06 |
| Nov 2018 | Christopher Pa Priest | 1,690 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A40 |
| Feb 2023 | Michelle (Ngo Yu) Chan | 1,586 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B28 |
| Jan 2020 | Kathirvel Balakrishnan | 1,579 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C01 |
| Jan 2020 | Akaash Agnihotri | 1,532 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,718 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,688 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,572 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1750 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,551 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| London Mindsports Rapid | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,661 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles A Sturt's chess games?
35 games by Charles A Sturt, from Apr 2018 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 Charles A Sturt has played.
What does Charles A Sturt play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Charles A Sturt opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles A Sturt answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Charles A Sturt play as White?
As White, Charles A Sturt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles A Sturt play as Black?
As Black, Charles A Sturt most often plays: Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Charles A Sturt's FIDE rating?
Charles A Sturt is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Charles A Sturt played?
Our database contains 35 games by Charles A Sturt, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles A Sturt?
35 games by Charles A Sturt 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.