Prepare against David W Stephenson
United Kingdom · World #71,195 classical · FIDE ID 424811
When preparing against David W Stephenson, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 101 games by David W Stephenson, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David W Stephenson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David W Stephenson 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 | 1,817 | 1,866 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,817 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 40 | 11 | 50 | 39.6% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 6 | 30 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David W Stephenson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David W Stephenson's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 56.3% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues a3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 52.0% | 69.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 48.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
David W Stephenson's chess games
All 101 games by David W Stephenson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 40 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Richard L Britton | 2,112 | ch-BCF Major | B20 |
| Jan 2020 | Chris Doran | 2,012 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C63 |
| May 2019 | Norbert Krueger | 1,983 | Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | D00 |
| May 2011 | Matthew Lunn | 1,941 | Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | D32 |
| Sep 2025 | Joe Kilshaw | 1,918 | Hull 4NCL Congress | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,057 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U2050 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,561 |
| 1st Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank Open B | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U2050 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,819 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,542 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David W Stephenson's chess games?
101 games by David W Stephenson, from Jul 2016 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 David W Stephenson has played.
What does David W Stephenson play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, David W Stephenson opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David W Stephenson answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does David W Stephenson play as White?
As White, David W Stephenson's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David W Stephenson play as Black?
As Black, David W Stephenson most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is David W Stephenson's FIDE rating?
David W Stephenson is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (May 2024).
How many games has David W Stephenson played?
Our database contains 101 games by David W Stephenson, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David W Stephenson?
101 games by David W Stephenson 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.