Prepare against Stephen W Berkley
United Kingdom · World #94,734 classical · FIDE ID 486850
When preparing against Stephen W Berkley, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%).
Our database contains 102 games by Stephen W Berkley, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen W Berkley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen W Berkley 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 | 1,744 | 1,830 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,670 | 1,736 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,709 | 1,711 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 22 | 41 | 39 | 21.6% |
| As White | 49 | 11 | 22 | 16 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen W Berkley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen W Berkley's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 89.8% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Berkley usually continues c4 (43.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Berkley usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Berkley usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Berkley usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Berkley usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 100.0% | 36.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Stephen W Berkley's chess games
All 102 games by Stephen W Berkley in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 41 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Calvin Chris Biju | 2,008 | ch-BCF AM Open | A84 |
| Aug 2025 | Sathya Vaidyanathan | 1,915 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Swiatkowski,Aram | 1,907 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | D35 |
| May 2025 | Chi Wai Tso | 1,881 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | D37 |
| Aug 2024 | Dylan Wastney | 1,878 | ch-BCF AM Open | E56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,572 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| 21st ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,895 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,522 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen W Berkley's chess games?
102 games by Stephen W Berkley, from Oct 2019 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 W Berkley has played.
What does Stephen W Berkley play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Stephen W Berkley opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen W Berkley answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...Na6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Stephen W Berkley play as White?
As White, Stephen W Berkley's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen W Berkley play as Black?
As Black, Stephen W Berkley most often plays: French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Stephen W Berkley's FIDE rating?
Stephen W Berkley is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,670 in rapid and 1,709 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Stephen W Berkley played?
Our database contains 102 games by Stephen W Berkley, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 41 draws, 39 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen W Berkley?
102 games by Stephen W Berkley 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.