Prepare against Stephen M Williams
United Kingdom · World #50,783 classical · FIDE ID 414743
When preparing against Stephen M Williams, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 84 games by Stephen M Williams, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stephen M Williams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen M Williams 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 | 1,890 | 1,991 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,943 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,851 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 21 | 13 | 50 | 25.0% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 6 | 25 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen M Williams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen M Williams's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Williams usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Williams usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Williams usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Stephen M Williams's chess games
All 84 games by Stephen M Williams in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Oct 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, 13 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B08 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Tim Hebbes | 2,100 | Southend Open A | E11 |
| Apr 2006 | Sabrina L Chevannes | 2,080 | Southend Open A | D45 |
| Aug 2008 | Edward H Taylor | 2,067 | 95th ch-GBR Major Open | A68 |
| Apr 2020 | Alex Rossiter | 1,997 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A81 |
| May 2020 | Steve Hooker | 1,990 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,876 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,759 |
| Lever Hall Ebbw Vale Open | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,755 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,774 |
| Southend Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Southend Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,062 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen M Williams's chess games?
84 games by Stephen M Williams, from Jul 2006 to Oct 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 Williams has played.
What does Stephen M Williams play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Stephen M Williams opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen M Williams answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Stephen M Williams play as White?
As White, Stephen M Williams's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen M Williams play as Black?
As Black, Stephen M Williams most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Stephen M Williams's FIDE rating?
Stephen M Williams is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Stephen M Williams played?
Our database contains 84 games by Stephen M Williams, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 50 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen M Williams?
84 games by Stephen M Williams 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.