Prepare against Stephen R Mitchell
United Kingdom · World #62,438 classical · FIDE ID 414735
When preparing against Stephen R Mitchell, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Stephen R Mitchell, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen R Mitchell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen R Mitchell 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 | 1,847 | 2,032 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 34.6% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen R Mitchell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen R Mitchell's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 63.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Stephen R Mitchell's chess games
All 52 games by Stephen R Mitchell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | E Josiah Lutton | 2,086 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | B00 |
| Mar 2005 | Karl L Forman | 2,025 | Coventry Open | E60 |
| Aug 2013 | Mark R A Murrell | 1,930 | ch-BCF 5-day Open AM Week 2 | A83 |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander J Mapletoft | 1,925 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | D36 |
| Feb 2008 | Angelica Maria Ynojosa Aponte | 1,880 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open AM Week 2 | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen R Mitchell's chess games?
52 games by Stephen R Mitchell, from Jan 2009 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 R Mitchell has played.
What does Stephen R Mitchell play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Stephen R Mitchell opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen R Mitchell answers 1...b6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephen R Mitchell play as White?
As White, Stephen R Mitchell's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen R Mitchell play as Black?
As Black, Stephen R Mitchell most often plays: Owen Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Stephen R Mitchell's FIDE rating?
Stephen R Mitchell is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Stephen R Mitchell played?
Our database contains 52 games by Stephen R Mitchell, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen R Mitchell?
52 games by Stephen R Mitchell 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.