Prepare against Stephen C Ledger
CM · United Kingdom · World #21,172 classical · FIDE ID 404470
Our database contains 546 games by Stephen C Ledger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen C Ledger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen C Ledger 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 | 2,047 | 2,213 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,002 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 155 | 201 | 190 | 28.4% |
| As White | 273 | 81 | 110 | 82 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 273 | 74 | 91 | 108 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen C Ledger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen C Ledger's side.
First moves as White (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 248 | 90.8% | 50.6% |
| b3 | 12 | 4.4% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 93.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Stephen C Ledger's chess games
All 546 games by Stephen C Ledger 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: 155 wins, 201 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 73 | 29/24/20 | 39.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 44 | 14/19/11 | 31.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 43 | 9/19/15 | 20.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 17/15/12 | 38.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/14/10 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 4/11/14 | 13.8% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 28 | 4/12/12 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Andrew D Martin | 2,443 | chT-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | A57 |
| Jan 1998 | Karl Bowden | 2,355 | chT-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | A48 |
| Aug 1997 | Chris R Beaumont | 2,345 | 84th ch-BCF | A48 |
| Mar 2015 | Ezra Kirk | 2,344 | BCF-chT1c 1415 (4NCL) Promotion pool | D00 |
| Jan 2007 | Lukas Van der Linden | 2,290 | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 76 | 48.5 | 2,194 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 16 | 11 | 2,184 |
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,914 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-BCF 88th | 2001 | 11 | 3 | 2,028 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen C Ledger's chess games?
546 games by Stephen C Ledger, 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 C Ledger has played.
What does Stephen C Ledger play on the first move as White?
Across 273 games with White in our database, Stephen C Ledger opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen C Ledger answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephen C Ledger play as White?
As White, Stephen C Ledger's most-played openings in our database are: London System (73 games, 39.7% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (43 games, 20.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen C Ledger play as Black?
As Black, Stephen C Ledger most often plays: Benoni Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 273 games.
What is Stephen C Ledger's FIDE rating?
Stephen C Ledger is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Stephen C Ledger played?
Our database contains 546 games by Stephen C Ledger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 201 draws, 190 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen C Ledger?
546 games by Stephen C Ledger 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.