Prepare against Stephen Boyd
FM · France · World #4,855 classical · FIDE ID 616672
Our database contains 210 games by Stephen Boyd, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Boyd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Boyd 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 | 2,277 | 2,343 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,294 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 70 | 75 | 65 | 33.3% |
| As White | 100 | 35 | 40 | 25 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 110 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Boyd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Boyd's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 56.0% | 49.1% |
| c4 | 28 | 28.0% | 60.7% |
| g3 | 8 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Boyd usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Boyd usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Boyd usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Boyd usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Boyd usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Boyd usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 51.1% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 37.8% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 54.8% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 40.5% | 44.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Stephen Boyd's chess games
All 210 games by Stephen Boyd 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: 70 wins, 75 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 18/16/14 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Petar Popovic | 2,525 | chT-FRA | B22 |
| Feb 2000 | Glenn C Flear | 2,519 | chT-FRA 9900 | E77 |
| Jan 1988 | Goran Dizdar | 2,490 | Saint John Open 2 | B06 |
| Apr 1999 | Michal Konopka | 2,480 | 19th Mitropa Cup | E67 |
| Jan 1996 | Nenad Sulava | 2,480 | Cannes Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Open | 1996 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,442 |
| Toronto | 1996 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,347 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,295 |
| chT-FRA | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| Montauban | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 2,246 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Boyd's chess games?
210 games by Stephen Boyd, 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 Stephen Boyd has played.
What does Stephen Boyd play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Stephen Boyd opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Boyd answers 1...g6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Stephen Boyd play as White?
As White, Stephen Boyd's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Boyd play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Boyd most often plays: Modern Defense (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Stephen Boyd's FIDE rating?
Stephen Boyd is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stephen Boyd played?
Our database contains 210 games by Stephen Boyd, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 75 draws, 65 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Boyd?
210 games by Stephen Boyd 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.