Prepare against Ian Paul Stephens
United Kingdom · World #90,499 classical · FIDE ID 429821
When preparing against Ian Paul Stephens, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 32 games by Ian Paul Stephens, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian Paul Stephens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Paul Stephens 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 | 1,899 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 34.4% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Paul Stephens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Paul Stephens's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stephens usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stephens usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stephens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Ian Paul Stephens's chess games
All 32 games by Ian Paul Stephens in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Michael J Norris | 1,969 | chT-BCF 3N 1213 (4NCL) | C42 |
| Jul 2012 | Dipak K Shah | 1,929 | 06 Buxton e2e4 Major Open | C50 |
| Jun 2012 | Karl H Potter | 1,918 | 06 Buxton e2e4 Major Open | C05 |
| Jan 2015 | Craig Woolcock | 1,904 | 1st Birmingham 4NCL Open B | B25 |
| Jan 2013 | Steven Potter | 1,882 | Chester e2e4 Open B | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 3N 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,812 |
| 06 Buxton e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 1st Birmingham 4NCL Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,920 |
| Chester e2e4 Open B | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,849 |
| chT-BCF 3N 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,728 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,569 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Paul Stephens's chess games?
32 games by Ian Paul Stephens, from Feb 2013 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 Paul Stephens has played.
What does Ian Paul Stephens play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ian Paul Stephens opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Paul Stephens answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ian Paul Stephens play as White?
As White, Ian Paul Stephens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Paul Stephens play as Black?
As Black, Ian Paul Stephens most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ian Paul Stephens's FIDE rating?
Ian Paul Stephens is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ian Paul Stephens played?
Our database contains 32 games by Ian Paul Stephens, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Paul Stephens?
32 games by Ian Paul Stephens 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.