Prepare against Sterling Bayaca
FM · Australia · World #6,231 classical · FIDE ID 3227790
When preparing against Sterling Bayaca, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 159 games by Sterling Bayaca, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sterling Bayaca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sterling Bayaca 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 | 2,241 | 2,265 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,184 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,994 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 62 | 39 | 58 | 39.0% |
| As White | 81 | 36 | 19 | 26 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 26 | 20 | 32 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sterling Bayaca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sterling Bayaca's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 42.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 30.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 27.2% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bayaca usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bayaca usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bayaca usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bayaca usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Bayaca usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Bayaca usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 54.5% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 12 | 36.4% | 29.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 44.4% |
Sterling Bayaca's chess games
All 159 games by Sterling Bayaca in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 62 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Jairo Andres Hernandez Sanchez | 2,355 | Melbourne Australasian IM | B27 |
| May 2025 | Imangali Akhilbay | 2,346 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Apr 2025 | Ari Dale | 2,326 | Sydney International Open | A10 |
| Jan 2025 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,321 | Oceania Zonal | A15 |
| May 2023 | Kamotra Soham | 2,319 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 53 | 24 | 2,157 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 21 | 10 | 2,146 |
| Australasian Masters IM | 2025 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,919 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,237 |
| Sydney International Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,248 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sterling Bayaca's chess games?
159 games by Sterling Bayaca, from Feb 2017 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 Sterling Bayaca has played.
What does Sterling Bayaca play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Sterling Bayaca opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sterling Bayaca answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Sterling Bayaca play as White?
As White, Sterling Bayaca's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sterling Bayaca play as Black?
As Black, Sterling Bayaca most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Sterling Bayaca's FIDE rating?
Sterling Bayaca is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sterling Bayaca played?
Our database contains 159 games by Sterling Bayaca, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sterling Bayaca?
159 games by Sterling Bayaca 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.