Prepare against Stephen J Homer
United Kingdom · World #24,818 classical · FIDE ID 410322
Our database contains 215 games by Stephen J Homer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen J Homer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen J Homer 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 | 2,019 | 2,190 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,992 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,167 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 85 | 46 | 84 | 39.5% |
| As White | 113 | 54 | 23 | 36 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 31 | 23 | 48 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen J Homer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen J Homer's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 94.7% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Homer usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Homer usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Homer usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Homer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Homer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Homer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 95.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
Stephen J Homer's chess games
All 215 games by Stephen J Homer 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: 85 wins, 46 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | M Hebden | 2,383 | English Seniors 50+ | D25 |
| Jul 2000 | Suan Shiau Quek | 2,261 | 87th ch-BCF | B23 |
| Aug 2000 | Peter W Hempson | 2,219 | 87th ch-BCF | A56 |
| Jul 2018 | Elena Fatalibekova | 2,195 | WchT Seniors 50 | B33 |
| May 2018 | Dominic Mackle | 2,179 | chT-BCF 1718 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 2,039 |
| East Devon Open | 2009 | 16 | 12 | 2,226 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,976 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| Torquay Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,000 |
| English Seniors 50+ | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen J Homer's chess games?
215 games by Stephen J Homer, 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 J Homer has played.
What does Stephen J Homer play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Stephen J Homer opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen J Homer answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Stephen J Homer play as White?
As White, Stephen J Homer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen J Homer play as Black?
As Black, Stephen J Homer most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Stephen J Homer's FIDE rating?
Stephen J Homer is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Stephen J Homer played?
Our database contains 215 games by Stephen J Homer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 46 draws, 84 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen J Homer?
215 games by Stephen J Homer 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.