Prepare against Stephen Williams
United Kingdom · World #111,328 classical · FIDE ID 1803140
When preparing against Stephen Williams, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%).
Our database contains 171 games by Stephen Williams, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Williams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Williams 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 | 1,697 | 1,890 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,705 | 1,740 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 60 | 35 | 76 | 35.1% |
| As White | 88 | 28 | 20 | 40 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 32 | 15 | 36 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Williams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Williams's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 92.0% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Williams usually continues c4 (39.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Williams usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Williams usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 85.4% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 62.1% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
Stephen Williams's chess games
All 171 games by Stephen Williams in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 60 wins, 35 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Joseph David Turner | 1,949 | South Wales Autumn Open | E73 |
| Apr 2022 | Mark Thomas | 1,919 | Cardiff Welsh Open | A42 |
| Apr 2019 | David Robinson | 1,905 | ch-WLS Major 65th | A59 |
| Apr 2016 | M John Cawston | 1,886 | 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | A29 |
| Apr 2016 | Robert Clegg | 1,824 | 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 26 | 11 | 1,579 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,596 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,584 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,679 |
| ch-WLS Major 65th | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,707 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,527 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,573 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Williams's chess games?
171 games by Stephen Williams, from Aug 2014 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 Williams has played.
What does Stephen Williams play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Stephen Williams opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Williams answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Stephen Williams play as White?
As White, Stephen Williams's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Williams play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Williams most often plays: Caro-Kann (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Stephen Williams's FIDE rating?
Stephen Williams is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,705 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Stephen Williams played?
Our database contains 171 games by Stephen Williams, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 35 draws, 76 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Williams?
171 games by Stephen Williams 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.