Prepare against Stephen L A Orton
United Kingdom · World #16,224 classical · FIDE ID 414921
Our database contains 52 games by Stephen L A Orton, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen L A Orton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen L A Orton 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 | 2,092 | 2,175 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,108 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,107 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 44.2% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen L A Orton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen L A Orton's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 70.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Orton usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Orton usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Orton usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Stephen L A Orton's chess games
All 52 games by Stephen L A Orton in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Thomas Raupp | 2,237 | WchT Seniors 65 | C42 |
| Jul 2023 | Peter Hardicsay | 2,180 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | B30 |
| Aug 2017 | Michael Surtees | 2,084 | ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | B18 |
| Nov 2022 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,057 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | B86 |
| Aug 2017 | Malola TS Prasath | 2,020 | ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,943 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,881 |
| ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2,249 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen L A Orton's chess games?
52 games by Stephen L A Orton, from Oct 2007 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 L A Orton has played.
What does Stephen L A Orton play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Stephen L A Orton opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen L A Orton answers 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephen L A Orton play as White?
As White, Stephen L A Orton's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen L A Orton play as Black?
As Black, Stephen L A Orton most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Stephen L A Orton's FIDE rating?
Stephen L A Orton is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Stephen L A Orton played?
Our database contains 52 games by Stephen L A Orton, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen L A Orton?
52 games by Stephen L A Orton 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.