Prepare against Stephen Stokes
Ireland · World #51,915 classical · FIDE ID 2503530
Our database contains 53 games by Stephen Stokes, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Stokes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Stokes 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 | 1,885 | 1,907 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,868 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 24.5% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Stokes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Stokes's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 65.4% | 52.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 19% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Stokes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Stephen Stokes's chess games
All 53 games by Stephen Stokes in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Gordon Freeman | 2,071 | 103rd ch-IRL | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Kennedy,Jo | 2,012 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | D34 |
| Feb 2026 | Pete Morriss | 1,931 | Sligo Open | E06 |
| Aug 2024 | Atharva Paibir | 1,910 | 103rd ch-IRL | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Pantillon,P | 1,719 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,932 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,971 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,836 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2003 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| 23rd South Normanton 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Stokes's chess games?
53 games by Stephen Stokes, from Jun 2023 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 Stokes has played.
What does Stephen Stokes play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Stephen Stokes opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Stokes answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Stephen Stokes play as White?
As White, Stephen Stokes's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Stokes play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Stokes most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Stephen Stokes's FIDE rating?
Stephen Stokes is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Stephen Stokes played?
Our database contains 53 games by Stephen Stokes, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Stokes?
53 games by Stephen Stokes 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.