Prepare against Stephen R Mannion
IM · United Kingdom · World #7,950 classical · FIDE ID 2400111
Our database contains 1,417 games by Stephen R Mannion, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen R Mannion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen R Mannion 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 | 2,206 | 2,378 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,289 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,351 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,417 | 528 | 523 | 366 | 37.3% |
| As White | 699 | 289 | 259 | 151 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 718 | 239 | 264 | 215 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen R Mannion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen R Mannion's side.
First moves as White (698 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 652 | 93.4% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 45 | 6.4% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mannion usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mannion usually continues d4 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mannion usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mannion usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Mannion usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mannion usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 288 | 98.0% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 135 | 54.9% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 111 | 45.1% | 56.8% |
Stephen R Mannion's chess games
All 1,417 games by Stephen R Mannion in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 528 wins, 523 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 111 | 54/41/16 | 48.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 91 | 35/30/26 | 38.5% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85 | 24/36/25 | 28.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 54 | 24/22/8 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 4/16/8 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 14/5/1 | 70.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 87 | 32/30/25 | 36.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 74 | 18/37/19 | 24.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 65 | 25/17/23 | 38.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 48 | 8/24/16 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 45 | 11/18/16 | 24.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 7/16/6 | 24.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,587 | 15th Monarch Assurance | D24 |
| Jan 2013 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,581 | 88th Hastings Masters Open | A34 |
| Feb 2008 | Viktor Erdos | 2,575 | 24th Cappelle Open | C07 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,550 | 14th Cappelle Open | B12 |
| Jan 2013 | Simon K Williams | 2,515 | 88th Hastings Masters Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2001 | 89 | 52 | 2,383 |
| ch-West of Scotland | 2004 | 45 | 31.5 | 2,336 |
| Oban Open | 2013 | 32 | 25 | 2,320 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2002 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,385 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2013 | 29 | 23 | 2,401 |
| Hawick Open | 2007 | 27 | 21.5 | 2,363 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,152 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,272 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Douglas M Bryson (12 games) · Neil Berry (11 games) · Andrew J Muir (10 games) · Paul Motwani (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen R Mannion's chess games?
1,417 games by Stephen R Mannion, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 R Mannion has played.
What does Stephen R Mannion play on the first move as White?
Across 698 games with White in our database, Stephen R Mannion opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen R Mannion answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Stephen R Mannion play as White?
As White, Stephen R Mannion's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (111 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian (91 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (85 games, 28.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 699 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen R Mannion play as Black?
As Black, Stephen R Mannion most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (87 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (74 games, 24.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (65 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 718 games.
What is Stephen R Mannion's FIDE rating?
Stephen R Mannion is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Stephen R Mannion played?
Our database contains 1,417 games by Stephen R Mannion, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 528 wins, 523 draws, 366 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen R Mannion?
1,417 games by Stephen R Mannion 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.