Prepare against Neil Stewart
FM · DEU · World #7,086 classical · FIDE ID 4636988
Our database contains 399 games by Neil Stewart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil Stewart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil Stewart 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 | 2,223 | 2,365 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,203 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,287 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 166 | 117 | 116 | 41.6% |
| As White | 208 | 98 | 56 | 54 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 191 | 68 | 61 | 62 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil Stewart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil Stewart's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 35.6% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 62 | 29.8% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 49 | 23.6% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 11.1% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stewart usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Stewart usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Stewart usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stewart usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Stewart usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Stewart usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 56.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 21 | 28.0% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 10.7% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 48.7% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 42.3% | 56.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Neil Stewart's chess games
All 399 games by Neil Stewart 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: 166 wins, 117 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,484 | BL2-West 1011 | A48 |
| Feb 2010 | Thomas Willemze | 2,410 | 70th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | C10 |
| Nov 2002 | Herbert Bastian | 2,376 | 74th ch-GER | B26 |
| Apr 2013 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,366 | BL2-West 1213 | B19 |
| Jan 2002 | Rene Dausch | 2,345 | ch-RLP MTA 21th | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RL B | 1993 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,093 |
| ch-RLP | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-RLP A | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,360 |
| ch-SVR | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-RLPF A | 1997 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,406 |
| ch-RL | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-Eisenberg RLP | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil Stewart's chess games?
399 games by Neil Stewart, 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 Neil Stewart has played.
What does Neil Stewart play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Neil Stewart opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil Stewart answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Neil Stewart play as White?
As White, Neil Stewart's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil Stewart play as Black?
As Black, Neil Stewart most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Neil Stewart's FIDE rating?
Neil Stewart is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Neil Stewart played?
Our database contains 399 games by Neil Stewart, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 117 draws, 116 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil Stewart?
399 games by Neil Stewart 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.