Prepare against Michael V R Steadman
FM · New Zealand · World #30,607 classical · FIDE ID 4300548
Our database contains 694 games by Michael V R Steadman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael V R Steadman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael V R Steadman 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 | 1,982 | 2,309 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,269 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,209 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 694 | 330 | 142 | 221 | 47.6% |
| As White | 346 | 174 | 69 | 103 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 348 | 156 | 73 | 118 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael V R Steadman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael V R Steadman's side.
First moves as White (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 49.4% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 103 | 29.8% | 57.8% |
| b4 | 30 | 8.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 29 | 8.4% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Steadman usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Steadman usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Steadman usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Steadman usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Steadman usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Steadman usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 27 | 15.8% | 68.5% |
| g6 | 23 | 13.5% | 73.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.1% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 39.5% | 54.4% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 29.8% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 8.8% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.9% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Michael V R Steadman's chess games
All 694 games by Michael V R Steadman 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: 330 wins, 142 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 30 | 19/2/9 | 63.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 34 | 13/10/11 | 38.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 22/5/6 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,603 | Sydney Open | E20 |
| Sep 2009 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,553 | George Trundle IM | E70 |
| Jan 2018 | Adrien Demuth | 2,494 | ch-NZL Open Rapid | B06 |
| Jun 2018 | Anthony F Ker | 2,471 | 41st Auckland Trusts Open | C04 |
| Apr 2010 | George Wendi Xie | 2,470 | Sydney Open | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 44 | 27 | 2,206 |
| George Trundle IM | 2012 | 43 | 20.5 | 2,293 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 29 | 19.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 24 | 19 | 2,219 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 23 | 13 | 2,295 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2020 | 19 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,066 |
| Auckland Summer Cup A | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert W Smith (18 games) · Anthony F Ker (11 games) · Darryl K Johansen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael V R Steadman's chess games?
694 games by Michael V R Steadman, 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 Michael V R Steadman has played.
What does Michael V R Steadman play on the first move as White?
Across 346 games with White in our database, Michael V R Steadman opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael V R Steadman answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Michael V R Steadman play as White?
As White, Michael V R Steadman's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (30 games, 63.3% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 346 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael V R Steadman play as Black?
As Black, Michael V R Steadman most often plays: Horwitz Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Michael V R Steadman's FIDE rating?
Michael V R Steadman is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Michael V R Steadman played?
Our database contains 694 games by Michael V R Steadman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 330 wins, 142 draws, 221 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael V R Steadman?
694 games by Michael V R Steadman 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.