Prepare against Stephen J Gordon
GM · United Kingdom · World #1,242 classical · FIDE ID 411477
Our database contains 841 games by Stephen J Gordon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen J Gordon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen J Gordon 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 | 2,429 | 2,556 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,469 | 2,526 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,466 | 2,544 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 841 | 364 | 322 | 154 | 43.3% |
| As White | 415 | 203 | 159 | 53 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 426 | 161 | 163 | 101 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen J Gordon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen J Gordon's side.
First moves as White (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 240 | 57.8% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 93 | 22.4% | 71.5% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 18.8% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gordon usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gordon usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gordon usually continues c4 (77.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 71.5% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Gordon usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 98.9% | 59.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 90.8% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 8.7% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Stephen J Gordon's chess games
All 841 games by Stephen J Gordon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 364 wins, 322 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 28/13/3 | 63.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 21/13/7 | 51.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 14/12/4 | 46.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 10/13/3 | 38.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 55 | 25/13/17 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 25/11/14 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 7/14/4 | 28.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | David W L Howell | 2,702 | 5th London Kings Place Rapid Open | A33 |
| Dec 2019 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,683 | London Chess Classic Blitz Knockout | B40 |
| May 2013 | Daniel Fridman | 2,648 | 14th ch-EUR | A29 |
| May 2017 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,636 | 6th Llucmajor Open | A21 |
| May 2013 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,635 | 14th ch-EUR | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2009 | 23 | 12 | 2,356 |
| Shropshire Open | 2020 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,342 |
| Bundesliga 2011-12 | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,558 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,580 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,347 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,506 |
| chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,528 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,561 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel W Gormally (12 games) · Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen J Gordon's chess games?
841 games by Stephen J Gordon, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Stephen J Gordon has played.
What does Stephen J Gordon play on the first move as White?
Across 415 games with White in our database, Stephen J Gordon opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen J Gordon answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Stephen J Gordon play as White?
As White, Stephen J Gordon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 51.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 415 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen J Gordon play as Black?
As Black, Stephen J Gordon most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Stephen J Gordon's FIDE rating?
Stephen J Gordon is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,469 in rapid and 2,466 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Stephen J Gordon played?
Our database contains 841 games by Stephen J Gordon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 364 wins, 322 draws, 154 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen J Gordon?
841 games by Stephen J Gordon 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.