Prepare against Stephen Moss
United Kingdom · World #86,487 classical · FIDE ID 433110
When preparing against Stephen Moss, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 33 games by Stephen Moss, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Moss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Moss 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 | 1,769 | 1,797 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 30.3% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Moss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Moss's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 18.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Moss usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Moss usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Moss usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Moss usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Moss usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Moss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Stephen Moss's chess games
All 33 games by Stephen Moss in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Christopher R L Kreuzer | 1,934 | ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | E41 |
| Apr 2013 | Victoria Sit | 1,571 | chT-BCF 4NCL Juniors Weekend 3 | D11 |
| Nov 2022 | Deema Khunda | 1,350 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Nov 2022 | Christine Coates | 1,329 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | A48 |
| Jan 2018 | Roshan Gurjar | 1,244 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,831 |
| ch-BCF U140 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 206 |
| chT-BCF 4NCL Juniors Weekend 2 | 2013 | 5 | 0 | – |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,661 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,445 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,673 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| chT-BCF 4NCL Juniors Weekend 3 | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,571 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Moss's chess games?
33 games by Stephen Moss, from Mar 2013 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 Moss has played.
What does Stephen Moss play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Stephen Moss opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Moss answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stephen Moss play as White?
As White, Stephen Moss's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Moss play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Moss most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Stephen Moss's FIDE rating?
Stephen Moss is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Stephen Moss played?
Our database contains 33 games by Stephen Moss, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Moss?
33 games by Stephen Moss 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.