Prepare against Stephen A Horrell
United Kingdom · World #92,267 classical · FIDE ID 1804200
When preparing against Stephen A Horrell, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Stephen A Horrell, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen A Horrell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen A Horrell 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 | 1,752 | 1,783 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 14 | 35 | 27.9% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen A Horrell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen A Horrell's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Horrell usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Horrell usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Horrell usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Horrell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Horrell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Stephen A Horrell's chess games
All 68 games by Stephen A Horrell in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Raymond Pearson | 1,890 | 48th Dyfed Open | B23 |
| Aug 2017 | Patrick C Ribbands | 1,755 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Mark Paffard | 1,731 | 48th Dyfed Open | B23 |
| Feb 2016 | Timothy J Soar | 1,701 | 45th Dyfed Open | A16 |
| Feb 2017 | Leon Jansen van Rensburg | 1,700 | Dyfed Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Autumn Premier | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,816 |
| Coventry 4NCL Open B 16th | 2017 | 5 | 0 | 1,337 |
| Dyfed Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| 48th Dyfed Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,770 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,519 |
| ch-BCF Soanes Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 483 |
| West Wales Major Open | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen A Horrell's chess games?
68 games by Stephen A Horrell, from Oct 2015 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 Stephen A Horrell has played.
What does Stephen A Horrell play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Stephen A Horrell opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen A Horrell answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Stephen A Horrell play as White?
As White, Stephen A Horrell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen A Horrell play as Black?
As Black, Stephen A Horrell most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Stephen A Horrell's FIDE rating?
Stephen A Horrell is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Stephen A Horrell played?
Our database contains 68 games by Stephen A Horrell, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen A Horrell?
68 games by Stephen A Horrell 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.