Prepare against Stephen Worthley
Australia · World #68,044 classical · FIDE ID 3224201
When preparing against Stephen Worthley, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Stephen Worthley, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Worthley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Worthley 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 | 1,828 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Worthley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Worthley's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Worthley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Worthley usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Worthley usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Worthley usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Worthley usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Worthley usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Stephen Worthley's chess games
All 33 games by Stephen Worthley in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2025 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Robin Wedding | 1,890 | Adelaide Interclub-A | C45 |
| May 2009 | Brad Horne | 1,675 | Adelaide Interclub-A | C22 |
| May 2009 | Fabian Ivancic | 1,642 | Adelaide Interclub-A | A00 |
| Jun 2010 | Novica Ivkovic | 1,545 | Adelaide Interclub-A | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2010 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,714 |
| chT-Pennant | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,558 |
| 59th Begonia Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,785 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Worthley's chess games?
33 games by Stephen Worthley, from Apr 2025 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 Worthley has played.
What does Stephen Worthley play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Stephen Worthley opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.b4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Worthley answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephen Worthley play as White?
As White, Stephen Worthley's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Worthley play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Worthley most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Stephen Worthley's FIDE rating?
Stephen Worthley is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Stephen Worthley played?
Our database contains 33 games by Stephen Worthley, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Worthley?
33 games by Stephen Worthley 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.