Prepare against Neil Staples
United Kingdom · World #65,886 classical · FIDE ID 424641
When preparing against Neil Staples, expect 1.c4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (55%).
Our database contains 64 games by Neil Staples, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil Staples's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil 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 | 1,835 | 1,875 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,798 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,851 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 13 | 30 | 21 | 20.3% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil Staples's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil Staples's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 75.0% | 54.2% |
| f4 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Staples usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Staples usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Staples usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Staples usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Staples usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Neil Staples's chess games
All 64 games by Neil Staples in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 30 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Henry Ho | 2,064 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | A36 |
| Aug 2021 | Andrew Bak | 1,969 | chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | A03 |
| May 2017 | Adrian M S Matthews | 1,858 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B01 |
| May 2024 | Adrian Bailey | 1,784 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A36 |
| Jan 2012 | Neil S Homer | 1,628 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 1,855 |
| ch-BCF Soanes Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 521 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,547 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil Staples's chess games?
64 games by Neil Staples, from May 2014 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 Neil Staples has played.
What does Neil Staples play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Neil Staples opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil Staples answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Neil Staples play as White?
As White, Neil Staples's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil Staples play as Black?
As Black, Neil Staples most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Neil Staples's FIDE rating?
Neil Staples is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Neil Staples played?
Our database contains 64 games by Neil Staples, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 30 draws, 21 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil Staples?
64 games by Neil 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.