Prepare against Stephen J Solomon
IM · Australia · World #9,909 classical · FIDE ID 3200043
When preparing against Stephen J Solomon, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,318 games by Stephen J Solomon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen J Solomon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen J Solomon 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 | 2,171 | 2,478 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,282 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,375 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,318 | 679 | 313 | 326 | 51.5% |
| As White | 668 | 371 | 150 | 147 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 650 | 308 | 163 | 179 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen J Solomon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen J Solomon's side.
First moves as White (668 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 586 | 87.7% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 54 | 8.1% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 2.7% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Solomon usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Solomon usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Solomon usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Solomon usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 160 | 59.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 94 | 34.8% | 63.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 4.8% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 49.2% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 117 | 44.0% | 64.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Stephen J Solomon's chess games
All 1,318 games by Stephen J Solomon 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: 679 wins, 313 draws, 326 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 103 | 48/27/28 | 46.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/10/11 | 41.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 28 | 19/4/5 | 67.9% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 16/3/4 | 69.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 14/6/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 62 | 25/12/25 | 40.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 21/16/20 | 36.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 8/11/11 | 26.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 18/4/8 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 8/12/10 | 26.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 18/1/5 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Loek Van Wely | 2,684 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | B85 |
| Jul 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,659 | 8th Suncoast Open | C16 |
| Oct 2004 | Zhong Zhang | 2,596 | Olympiad-36 | A07 |
| Apr 2007 | Sergei Shipov | 2,592 | 45th Doeberl Cup | C13 |
| Jan 1991 | Anthony Miles | 2,585 | Sydney Cepacol | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 182 | 109 | 2,365 |
| Australian Masters | 2010 | 126 | 85 | 2,429 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2022 | 49 | 31.5 | 2,392 |
| Australian Open | 2017 | 45 | 28.5 | 2,327 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,393 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-Queensland | 2019 | 36 | 28.5 | 2,330 |
| George Trundle IM | 2013 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,377 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Darryl K Johansen (36 games) · Eddy L Levi (24 games) · James Morris (18 games) · Zong-Yuan Zhao (17 games) · Gregory J Canfell (15 games) · Mirko Rujevic (14 games) · David C Smerdon (13 games) · Aleksandar H Wohl (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen J Solomon's chess games?
1,318 games by Stephen J Solomon, 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 J Solomon has played.
What does Stephen J Solomon play on the first move as White?
Across 668 games with White in our database, Stephen J Solomon opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen J Solomon answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stephen J Solomon play as White?
As White, Stephen J Solomon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (103 games, 46.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (28 games, 67.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 668 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen J Solomon play as Black?
As Black, Stephen J Solomon most often plays: Petrov's Defense (62 games, 40.3% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 650 games.
What is Stephen J Solomon's FIDE rating?
Stephen J Solomon is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Stephen J Solomon played?
Our database contains 1,318 games by Stephen J Solomon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 679 wins, 313 draws, 326 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen J Solomon?
1,318 games by Stephen J Solomon 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.