Prepare against Stephen Jablon
United States · World #90,553 classical · FIDE ID 2019833
When preparing against Stephen Jablon, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 86 games by Stephen Jablon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Jablon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Jablon 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 | 1,757 | 2,040 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,883 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 28 | 9 | 49 | 32.6% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 6 | 27 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Jablon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Jablon's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 82.9% | 41.2% |
| f4 | 4 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Jablon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Jablon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Jablon usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jablon usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Jablon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Jablon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Stephen Jablon's chess games
All 86 games by Stephen Jablon 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Liam Henry | 2,186 | Canadian Open | D91 |
| Dec 2012 | Stepan Seidl | 2,185 | Litomysl Open 14th | D91 |
| Aug 2008 | Verter Cugini | 2,167 | 28th Bratto Open A | B00 |
| Aug 2007 | Giuliano Capurro | 2,139 | 27th Bratto Open A | A03 |
| Aug 2007 | Marco Pagnoncelli | 2,129 | 27th Bratto Open A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,835 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,843 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,933 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Jablon's chess games?
86 games by Stephen Jablon, 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 Jablon has played.
What does Stephen Jablon play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Stephen Jablon opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Jablon answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Stephen Jablon play as White?
As White, Stephen Jablon's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Jablon play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Jablon most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Stephen Jablon's FIDE rating?
Stephen Jablon is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Stephen Jablon played?
Our database contains 86 games by Stephen Jablon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 49 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Jablon?
86 games by Stephen Jablon 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.