Prepare against Steve Clare
United Kingdom · World #104,216 classical · FIDE ID 439371
When preparing against Steve Clare, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (83%).
Our database contains 63 games by Steve Clare, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steve Clare's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve Clare 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 | 1,717 | 1,787 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 14 | 27 | 34.9% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Clare's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Clare's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.3% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Clare usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Clare usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Clare usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Steve Clare's chess games
All 63 games by Steve Clare in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Norman A Hutchinson | 1,952 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | B13 |
| Jan 2020 | Richard B E Bryant | 1,849 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | B00 |
| Aug 2017 | Gerhard Quinn | 1,607 | 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | C02 |
| Jul 2016 | Mark R Stone | 1,607 | ch-BCF U140 103rd | B01 |
| Aug 2019 | Paul Foster | 1,581 | 106th ch-GBR U1900 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U140 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 689 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,747 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,586 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,760 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,061 |
| ch-BCF Seniors U150 | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | -21 |
| ch-BCF U140 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,436 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 /1750 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Clare's chess games?
63 games by Steve Clare, from Dec 2014 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 Steve Clare has played.
What does Steve Clare play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Steve Clare opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Clare answers 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Steve Clare play as White?
As White, Steve Clare's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Clare play as Black?
As Black, Steve Clare most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Steve Clare's FIDE rating?
Steve Clare is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Steve Clare played?
Our database contains 63 games by Steve Clare, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Clare?
63 games by Steve Clare 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.