Prepare against Stephen P. Scannell
Ireland · World #20,613 classical · FIDE ID 2501104
Our database contains 100 games by Stephen P. Scannell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen P. Scannell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen P. Scannell 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 | 2,052 | 2,157 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,153 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,116 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 37 | 26 | 37 | 37.0% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen P. Scannell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen P. Scannell's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 78.7% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 19.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Scannell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Scannell usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Scannell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Scannell usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Scannell usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Scannell usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 12 | 48.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 33.3% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Stephen P. Scannell's chess games
All 100 games by Stephen P. Scannell 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: 37 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1998 | Olaf Michalski | 2,305 | EU-Cup 14th Group3 | A48 |
| Aug 1999 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,275 | 86th ch-BCF | A61 |
| Aug 1999 | Stewart Haslinger | 2,267 | 86th ch-BCF | B16 |
| Aug 1999 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,242 | 86th ch-BCF | A57 |
| Jul 2001 | Jack Killane | 2,178 | ch-IRL | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulster | 2017 | 29 | 19 | 2,188 |
| ch-IRL | 2002 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,195 |
| 86th ch-BCF | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| 22nd EU-Cup | 2006 | 7 | 1 | 2,135 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| 19th EU-Cup | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 2,137 |
| Target Recruitment Masters | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,355 |
| Bunratty Masters | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen P. Scannell's chess games?
100 games by Stephen P. Scannell, 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. Scannell has played.
What does Stephen P. Scannell play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Stephen P. Scannell opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen P. Scannell answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Stephen P. Scannell play as White?
As White, Stephen P. Scannell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen P. Scannell play as Black?
As Black, Stephen P. Scannell most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Stephen P. Scannell's FIDE rating?
Stephen P. Scannell is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Stephen P. Scannell played?
Our database contains 100 games by Stephen P. Scannell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen P. Scannell?
100 games by Stephen P. Scannell 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.