Prepare against Stephen Rumsby
United Kingdom · World #118,639 classical · FIDE ID 424595
When preparing against Stephen Rumsby, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 50 games by Stephen Rumsby, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Rumsby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Rumsby 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 | 1,677 | 1,712 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 36.0% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Rumsby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Rumsby's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Rumsby usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Rumsby usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rumsby usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Stephen Rumsby's chess games
All 50 games by Stephen Rumsby in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Peter K Tart | 1,863 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C50 |
| Feb 2013 | Charlie Cooke | 1,789 | chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | C50 |
| Feb 2019 | Max C Miller | 1,697 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | E90 |
| Feb 2020 | Aaryan Agnihotri | 1,562 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C77 |
| Nov 2022 | Dan Burgess | 1,542 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,480 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,611 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,400 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,611 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,341 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,754 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,375 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Rumsby's chess games?
50 games by Stephen Rumsby, from Jun 2015 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 Rumsby has played.
What does Stephen Rumsby play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Stephen Rumsby opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Rumsby answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games).
What openings does Stephen Rumsby play as White?
As White, Stephen Rumsby's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Rumsby play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Rumsby most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Stephen Rumsby's FIDE rating?
Stephen Rumsby is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,712 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Stephen Rumsby played?
Our database contains 50 games by Stephen Rumsby, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Rumsby?
50 games by Stephen Rumsby 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.