Prepare against Mark C Stokes
Australia · World #118,711 classical · FIDE ID 3209318
When preparing against Mark C Stokes, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Mark C Stokes, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark C Stokes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark C Stokes 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 | 1,677 | 1,845 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,759 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,832 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 51.4% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark C Stokes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark C Stokes's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Stokes usually continues e3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Stokes usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Stokes usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Mark C Stokes's chess games
All 35 games by Mark C Stokes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 0 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Felix Wyss | 1,912 | ch-AUS Reserves | D00 |
| Jan 2012 | Dennis Wan | 1,835 | ch-AUS Reserves | A43 |
| Jan 2020 | Eva Ge | 1,783 | ch-AUS Major | B07 |
| Jan 2012 | Elliott Renzies | 1,668 | ch-AUS Reserves | B30 |
| Dec 2011 | Finley Dale | 1,641 | ch-AUS Reserves | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,595 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,895 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,461 |
| North Queensland Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
| Gold Coast Van de Graaff Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark C Stokes's chess games?
35 games by Mark C Stokes, from Apr 2009 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 Mark C Stokes has played.
What does Mark C Stokes play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mark C Stokes opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark C Stokes answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Mark C Stokes play as White?
As White, Mark C Stokes's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark C Stokes play as Black?
As Black, Mark C Stokes most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mark C Stokes's FIDE rating?
Mark C Stokes is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Mark C Stokes played?
Our database contains 35 games by Mark C Stokes, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 0 draws, 17 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark C Stokes?
35 games by Mark C Stokes 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.