Prepare against Stephen M Chadaway
United Kingdom · World #129,813 classical · FIDE ID 460745
When preparing against Stephen M Chadaway, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (62%).
Our database contains 52 games by Stephen M Chadaway, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen M Chadaway's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen M Chadaway 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 | 1,647 | 1,746 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 40.4% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen M Chadaway's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen M Chadaway's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Chadaway usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Chadaway usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Chadaway usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
Stephen M Chadaway's chess games
All 52 games by Stephen M Chadaway in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Polish Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Andrew Clark | 1,690 | ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | A04 |
| Jul 2017 | Nasarullah Sheikh | 1,646 | ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Simon C Sellick | 1,645 | ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | E14 |
| Feb 2020 | Jonathan Jones | 1,537 | 49th Dyfed Major Open | A46 |
| Jul 2018 | Joe Hirst | 1,532 | 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Paignton Bloodworth Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 65 |
| Paignton Morning Thynne Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,656 |
| ch-BCF Seniors U150 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 52 |
| 49th Dyfed Major Open | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,724 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 U150 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,689 |
| ch-BCF Soanes Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 431 |
| ch-BCF U140 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 200 |
| Coventry Warwickshire Inter U140 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen M Chadaway's chess games?
52 games by Stephen M Chadaway, from Sep 2018 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 M Chadaway has played.
What does Stephen M Chadaway play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Stephen M Chadaway opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen M Chadaway answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Stephen M Chadaway play as White?
As White, Stephen M Chadaway's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen M Chadaway play as Black?
As Black, Stephen M Chadaway most often plays: Polish Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Stephen M Chadaway's FIDE rating?
Stephen M Chadaway is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Stephen M Chadaway played?
Our database contains 52 games by Stephen M Chadaway, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen M Chadaway?
52 games by Stephen M Chadaway 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.