Prepare against John Stephenson
Jamaica · World #43,702 classical · FIDE ID 7404409
Our database contains 49 games by John Stephenson, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Stephenson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John 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 | 1,919 | 1,919 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 6 | 29 | 28.6% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 88.5% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 47.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Stephenson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
John Stephenson's chess games
All 49 games by John Stephenson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Mauricio Arias Santana | 2,291 | American World Cup Q Prelim | A05 |
| Apr 2021 | Alain Otero Marino | 2,232 | Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | E05 |
| Aug 2021 | Dimitrios Stefanou | 2,099 | World Cup U16 Prel | D85 |
| Apr 2021 | Milo Pobor | 2,071 | Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | E60 |
| May 2021 | Melanie Salazar Gould | 1,961 | American World Cup Q Prelim | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| American World Cup Q Prelim | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 America Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,714 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,612 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,258 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,538 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Stephenson's chess games?
49 games by John Stephenson, from Jun 2018 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 John Stephenson has played.
What does John Stephenson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, John Stephenson opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Stephenson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does John Stephenson play as White?
As White, John Stephenson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Stephenson play as Black?
As Black, John Stephenson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is John Stephenson's FIDE rating?
John Stephenson is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Jul 2026).
How many games has John Stephenson played?
Our database contains 49 games by John Stephenson, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Stephenson?
49 games by John 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.