Prepare against Steve F Tarr
United Kingdom · World #97,059 classical · FIDE ID 471062
When preparing against Steve F Tarr, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Steve F Tarr, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steve F Tarr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve F Tarr 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 | 1,738 | 1,797 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,789 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 17 | 15 | 37 | 24.6% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve F Tarr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve F Tarr's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 39.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tarr usually continues Bf4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Tarr usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Tarr usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Steve F Tarr's chess games
All 69 games by Steve F Tarr in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Derek George Ellison | 2,013 | 12th Gibraltar Challengers A | A80 |
| Jan 2014 | Christopher Majer | 2,006 | chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | A47 |
| Jul 2019 | Samuel Herring | 1,931 | 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | A45 |
| Feb 2016 | Matthew R Wilson | 1,873 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | B23 |
| Feb 2015 | Nigel S Towers | 1,849 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,763 |
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,508 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,632 |
| 19th Telford 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,666 |
| 12th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,767 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| 12th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,790 |
| 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve F Tarr's chess games?
69 games by Steve F Tarr, from Oct 2013 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 F Tarr has played.
What does Steve F Tarr play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Steve F Tarr opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve F Tarr answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Steve F Tarr play as White?
As White, Steve F Tarr's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve F Tarr play as Black?
As Black, Steve F Tarr most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Steve F Tarr's FIDE rating?
Steve F Tarr is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Steve F Tarr played?
Our database contains 69 games by Steve F Tarr, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve F Tarr?
69 games by Steve F Tarr 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.