Prepare against Sheila Barth Stanford
WIM · Norway · World #8,999 classical · FIDE ID 1500953
When preparing against Sheila Barth Stanford, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 651 games by Sheila Barth Stanford, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sheila Barth Stanford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sheila Barth Stanford 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 | 2,186 | 2,243 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,219 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,194 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 651 | 242 | 173 | 236 | 37.2% |
| As White | 308 | 127 | 73 | 108 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 343 | 115 | 100 | 128 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sheila Barth Stanford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sheila Barth Stanford's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 63.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 83 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 17 | 5.5% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.2% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stanford usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Stanford usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Stanford usually continues d4 (48.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Stanford usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Stanford usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Stanford usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 58.6% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 35 | 20.7% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.1% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 52.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 30.0% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 8 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Sheila Barth Stanford's chess games
All 651 games by Sheila Barth Stanford 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: 242 wins, 173 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 44 | 17/12/15 | 38.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 6/8/16 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Artur Kogan | 2,570 | 31st Andorra Open | B30 |
| Feb 2020 | Espen Lie | 2,490 | Kragero Open | A45 |
| Aug 2020 | Ekaterina Atalik | 2,453 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | A50 |
| Oct 2007 | Igor Lutsko | 2,428 | 23rd EU-Cup | D19 |
| Oct 2016 | Juri Krupenski | 2,423 | Oslo Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 27 | 16 | 2,173 |
| chB-NOR | 2016 | 27 | 14 | 2,150 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 23 | 10 | 2,147 |
| ch-Nordic w | 2005 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,239 |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 14 | 9 | 2,356 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,303 |
| 12th Wch U20 Girls | 1994 | 13 | 6 | 2,180 |
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 12 | 8 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sheila Barth Stanford's chess games?
651 games by Sheila Barth Stanford, 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 Sheila Barth Stanford has played.
What does Sheila Barth Stanford play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Sheila Barth Stanford opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sheila Barth Stanford answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sheila Barth Stanford play as White?
As White, Sheila Barth Stanford's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Bird's opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); London System (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sheila Barth Stanford play as Black?
As Black, Sheila Barth Stanford most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Sheila Barth Stanford's FIDE rating?
Sheila Barth Stanford is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Sheila Barth Stanford played?
Our database contains 651 games by Sheila Barth Stanford, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 173 draws, 236 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sheila Barth Stanford?
651 games by Sheila Barth Stanford 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.