Prepare against Steven G Woolgar
United Kingdom · World #98,771 classical · FIDE ID 419125
When preparing against Steven G Woolgar, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Steven G Woolgar, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven G Woolgar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven G Woolgar 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 | 1,733 | 1,912 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 25.9% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven G Woolgar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven G Woolgar's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 100.0% | 41.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Woolgar usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Woolgar usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Woolgar usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Steven G Woolgar's chess games
All 85 games by Steven G Woolgar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 22 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Gary Jackson | 2,034 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | A34 |
| Feb 2016 | Mahir Onat Topal | 1,997 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A34 |
| Feb 2010 | Philip J Meade | 1,960 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | B31 |
| Jan 2010 | Andrew S G Marley | 1,930 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | E62 |
| May 2016 | Ed H Goodwin | 1,860 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,027 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,736 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,520 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,878 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1,625 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,453 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,405 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven G Woolgar's chess games?
85 games by Steven G Woolgar, from Jul 2011 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 Steven G Woolgar has played.
What does Steven G Woolgar play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Steven G Woolgar opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven G Woolgar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steven G Woolgar play as White?
As White, Steven G Woolgar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven G Woolgar play as Black?
As Black, Steven G Woolgar most often plays: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Steven G Woolgar's FIDE rating?
Steven G Woolgar is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (May 2012).
How many games has Steven G Woolgar played?
Our database contains 85 games by Steven G Woolgar, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven G Woolgar?
85 games by Steven G Woolgar 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.