Prepare against Maurice J Staples
United Kingdom · World #44,295 classical · FIDE ID 420778
Our database contains 61 games by Maurice J Staples, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurice J Staples's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurice J Staples 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 | 1,916 | 2,009 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 29.5% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurice J Staples's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurice J Staples's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 69.7% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Staples usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Staples usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Staples usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Staples usually continues a4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Staples usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Maurice J Staples's chess games
All 61 games by Maurice J Staples in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 18 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Stephen J Gregory | 2,042 | 60th Southend Open | E87 |
| Aug 2013 | Ian Campbell | 2,009 | ch-BCF Senior | D02 |
| Sep 2018 | Paul J Benson | 1,927 | Torquay Paignton Open | B34 |
| Aug 2013 | Brian J Valentine | 1,923 | ch-BCF Senior | C45 |
| Feb 2017 | Tony J Slinger | 1,905 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British CF-66 Championship | 1979 | 10 | 3 | 1,935 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| 42nd Guernsey Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Torquay Paignton Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,999 |
| 60th Southend Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,061 |
| Islington Junior B | 1971 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| Islington Open | 1972 | 4 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurice J Staples's chess games?
61 games by Maurice J Staples, from Sep 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 Maurice J Staples has played.
What does Maurice J Staples play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Maurice J Staples opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurice J Staples answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Maurice J Staples play as White?
As White, Maurice J Staples's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurice J Staples play as Black?
As Black, Maurice J Staples most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Maurice J Staples's FIDE rating?
Maurice J Staples is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Maurice J Staples played?
Our database contains 61 games by Maurice J Staples, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurice J Staples?
61 games by Maurice J Staples 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.