Prepare against Ian C Stone
United Kingdom · World #71,870 classical · FIDE ID 454796
When preparing against Ian C Stone, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ian C Stone, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian C Stone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian C Stone 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 | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 32.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian C Stone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian C Stone's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Stone usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Stone usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Stone usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Stone usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Stone usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stone usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
Ian C Stone's chess games
All 34 games by Ian C Stone in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | David G Hall | 1,844 | 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | E11 |
| Apr 2017 | Colin S Procter | 1,804 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | A13 |
| May 2020 | A Philip Neatherway | 1,798 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C02 |
| May 2020 | James I Chilton | 1,725 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E21 |
| Jan 2017 | John Brooke | 1,655 | Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,825 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,589 |
| 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,970 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,577 |
| 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,717 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,542 |
| Wakefield 4NCL Open B 10th | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian C Stone's chess games?
34 games by Ian C Stone, from Feb 2017 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 Ian C Stone has played.
What does Ian C Stone play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ian C Stone opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian C Stone answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ian C Stone play as White?
As White, Ian C Stone's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian C Stone play as Black?
As Black, Ian C Stone most often plays: Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ian C Stone's FIDE rating?
Ian C Stone is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ian C Stone played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ian C Stone, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian C Stone?
34 games by Ian C Stone 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.