Prepare against James Stevenson
United Kingdom · World #36,614 classical · FIDE ID 2401215
When preparing against James Stevenson, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 369 games by James Stevenson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Stevenson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Stevenson 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 | 1,951 | 2,124 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 96 | 170 | 103 | 26.0% |
| As White | 195 | 61 | 92 | 42 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 174 | 35 | 78 | 61 | 20.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Stevenson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Stevenson's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 53.3% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 33 | 16.9% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 13.3% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 10.3% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Stevenson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Stevenson usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Stevenson usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Stevenson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Stevenson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Stevenson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 12.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 11.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 64.4% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 22.0% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
James Stevenson's chess games
All 369 games by James Stevenson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 170 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Colin A McNab | 2,416 | ch-SCO | B09 |
| Jan 1996 | Douglas M Bryson | 2,380 | ch-SCO | E54 |
| Jul 1999 | Jonathan I M Grant | 2,260 | ch-SCO | A21 |
| Jan 1996 | Allan Beveridge | 2,250 | ch-SCO | B33 |
| May 2010 | Andrew P McCumiskey | 2,226 | BCF-chT2c 0910 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2007 | 96 | 36.5 | 2,117 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,158 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,057 |
| ch-West of Scotland | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-E | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Stevenson's chess games?
369 games by James Stevenson, from Apr 2003 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 James Stevenson has played.
What does James Stevenson play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, James Stevenson opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Stevenson answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does James Stevenson play as White?
As White, James Stevenson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Stevenson play as Black?
As Black, James Stevenson most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is James Stevenson's FIDE rating?
James Stevenson is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Apr 2003).
How many games has James Stevenson played?
Our database contains 369 games by James Stevenson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 170 draws, 103 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Stevenson?
369 games by James Stevenson 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.