Prepare against Stephen C V Prior
United Kingdom · World #28,541 classical · FIDE ID 423378
Our database contains 283 games by Stephen C V Prior, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen C V Prior's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen C V Prior 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 | 1,994 | 2,100 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,014 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 133 | 52 | 98 | 47.0% |
| As White | 146 | 72 | 26 | 48 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 137 | 61 | 26 | 50 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen C V Prior's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen C V Prior's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 62.3% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 27 | 18.5% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 7.5% | 31.8% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 4.8% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Prior usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Prior usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Prior usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Prior usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Prior usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Prior usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 44.6% | 68.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 44.2% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 22 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.6% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Stephen C V Prior's chess games
All 283 games by Stephen C V Prior in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 133 wins, 52 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,424 | 24th Kavala Open | D45 |
| Aug 2015 | Konstantinos Markidis | 2,357 | 24th Kavala Open | A13 |
| Apr 2022 | Thomas Villiers | 2,219 | London Central Open A | C44 |
| Oct 2016 | Steven A Jones | 2,215 | 10th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Challenger Open | B13 |
| Mar 2015 | John L Bentley | 2,205 | chT-BCF 1415 4NCL | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,779 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,108 |
| Brighton e2e4 Challengers A | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,133 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen C V Prior's chess games?
283 games by Stephen C V Prior, from May 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 C V Prior has played.
What does Stephen C V Prior play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Stephen C V Prior opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen C V Prior answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Stephen C V Prior play as White?
As White, Stephen C V Prior's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen C V Prior play as Black?
As Black, Stephen C V Prior most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Stephen C V Prior's FIDE rating?
Stephen C V Prior is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Stephen C V Prior played?
Our database contains 283 games by Stephen C V Prior, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 52 draws, 98 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen C V Prior?
283 games by Stephen C V Prior 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.