Prepare against Stephen P Dilleigh
United Kingdom · World #30,206 classical · FIDE ID 408379
Our database contains 672 games by Stephen P Dilleigh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen P Dilleigh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen P Dilleigh 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 | 1,984 | 2,163 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 672 | 189 | 334 | 149 | 28.1% |
| As White | 338 | 117 | 157 | 64 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 334 | 72 | 177 | 85 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen P Dilleigh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen P Dilleigh's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 189 | 55.9% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 126 | 37.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 6.8% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Dilleigh usually continues c4 (58.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Dilleigh usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dilleigh usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dilleigh usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dilleigh usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Dilleigh usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 109 | 66.1% | 49.1% |
| c5 | 22 | 13.3% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 11 | 6.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.1% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 49.0% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 26.5% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 16.3% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Stephen P Dilleigh's chess games
All 672 games by Stephen P Dilleigh 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: 189 wins, 334 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 39 | 10/20/9 | 25.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 15/18/3 | 41.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 10/12/3 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 40 | 8/20/12 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 37 | 7/22/8 | 18.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 5/10/11 | 19.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 7/13/2 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Robert K Johnson | 2,445 | Bristol Open | B08 |
| May 2016 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,416 | Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Whitsun Open | A30 |
| Jan 1997 | Simon T Ansell | 2,390 | Bristol Open | A59 |
| Sep 2011 | Dave J Ledger | 2,228 | Paington Open | C12 |
| May 2014 | Ruben Cenal Gutierrez | 2,228 | BCF-chT2c 1314 (4NCL) | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Open | 2008 | 58 | 30.5 | 2,234 |
| West of England Open | 2009 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,067 |
| Paignton Open | 2019 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,206 |
| East Devon Open | 2009 | 25 | 18 | 2,115 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,053 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen P Dilleigh's chess games?
672 games by Stephen P Dilleigh, 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 P Dilleigh has played.
What does Stephen P Dilleigh play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Stephen P Dilleigh opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen P Dilleigh answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Stephen P Dilleigh play as White?
As White, Stephen P Dilleigh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen P Dilleigh play as Black?
As Black, Stephen P Dilleigh most often plays: French: Classical Variation (40 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Stephen P Dilleigh's FIDE rating?
Stephen P Dilleigh is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Stephen P Dilleigh played?
Our database contains 672 games by Stephen P Dilleigh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 334 draws, 149 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen P Dilleigh?
672 games by Stephen P Dilleigh 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.