Prepare against Stephen A J Whatley
CM · United Kingdom · World #11,660 classical · FIDE ID 420441
Our database contains 221 games by Stephen A J Whatley, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen A J Whatley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen A J Whatley 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 | 2,145 | 2,185 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 72 | 46 | 103 | 32.6% |
| As White | 107 | 42 | 26 | 39 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 30 | 20 | 64 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen A J Whatley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen A J Whatley's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 70.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 29 | 27.1% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Whatley usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Whatley usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Whatley usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Whatley usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Whatley usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Whatley usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 62.5% | 22.5% |
| f5 | 12 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
Stephen A J Whatley's chess games
All 221 games by Stephen A J Whatley in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 72 wins, 46 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Mario Balbuena Fuentes | 2,297 | chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | B47 |
| Aug 2016 | Marek Karas | 2,278 | 26th ch-EU U18 | B30 |
| Jul 2016 | Michael Fernandez | 2,273 | 3rd Novi Sad Riblje Ostrvo | A85 |
| Feb 2017 | Alex L Therrien | 2,229 | chT2a-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Aug 2017 | Erno Molnar | 2,194 | chT-EU U18 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,102 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,139 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,922 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,919 |
| 3rd Novi Sad Riblje Ostrvo | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,131 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen A J Whatley's chess games?
221 games by Stephen A J Whatley, from Sep 2011 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 J Whatley has played.
What does Stephen A J Whatley play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Stephen A J Whatley opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen A J Whatley answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games).
What openings does Stephen A J Whatley play as White?
As White, Stephen A J Whatley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen A J Whatley play as Black?
As Black, Stephen A J Whatley most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Stephen A J Whatley's FIDE rating?
Stephen A J Whatley is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Stephen A J Whatley played?
Our database contains 221 games by Stephen A J Whatley, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 46 draws, 103 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen A J Whatley?
221 games by Stephen A J Whatley 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.