Prepare against J Stephen Murray
United Kingdom · World #78,292 classical · FIDE ID 2401495
When preparing against J Stephen Murray, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 196 games by J Stephen Murray, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find J Stephen Murray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout J Stephen Murray 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 | 1,795 | 2,031 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 35 | 71 | 90 | 17.9% |
| As White | 102 | 18 | 40 | 44 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 17 | 31 | 46 | 18.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of J Stephen Murray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from J Stephen Murray's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 100.0% | 37.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (21.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Murray usually continues d4 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
J Stephen Murray's chess games
All 196 games by J Stephen Murray in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 35 wins, 71 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Robin Kirkwood | 2,063 | 27th Guernsey Open | A14 |
| Oct 2001 | Andrew Kitchlew | 2,032 | 27th Guernsey Open | B08 |
| Oct 2017 | Rob Hoogland | 1,915 | 43rd Guernsey Open | D36 |
| Oct 2016 | Ruediger von Saldern | 1,914 | 42nd Guernsey Open | D58 |
| Oct 2013 | Adry Goris-Schouwstra | 1,903 | Guernsey Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 16 | 5 | 1,844 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,615 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,644 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,475 |
| 31st Guernsey Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,041 |
| 38th Guernsey Open | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,788 |
| 35th Guernsey Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find J Stephen Murray's chess games?
196 games by J Stephen Murray, from Jan 2005 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 J Stephen Murray has played.
What does J Stephen Murray play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, J Stephen Murray opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, J Stephen Murray answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does J Stephen Murray play as White?
As White, J Stephen Murray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does J Stephen Murray play as Black?
As Black, J Stephen Murray most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is J Stephen Murray's FIDE rating?
J Stephen Murray is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Oct 2005).
How many games has J Stephen Murray played?
Our database contains 196 games by J Stephen Murray, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 71 draws, 90 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against J Stephen Murray?
196 games by J Stephen Murray 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.