Prepare against Steve Paul Alappatt
United States · World #29,535 classical · FIDE ID 150096521
Our database contains 231 games by Steve Paul Alappatt, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steve Paul Alappatt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve Paul Alappatt 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 | 1,989 | 2,081 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,108 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,071 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 102 | 12 | 117 | 44.2% |
| As White | 122 | 61 | 5 | 56 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 109 | 41 | 7 | 61 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Paul Alappatt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Paul Alappatt's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 59.5% | 54.9% |
| b3 | 17 | 14.0% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 13.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 9.1% | 54.5% |
| a3 | 4 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Alappatt usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Alappatt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Alappatt usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Alappatt usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Alappatt usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Alappatt usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 27.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 25.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 38.5% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 35.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.9% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Steve Paul Alappatt's chess games
All 231 games by Steve Paul Alappatt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Aug 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: 102 wins, 12 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/2/15 | 51.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 13/2/19 | 38.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E06 |
| Jun 2026 | Bryakin,M | 2,478 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | B21 |
| Jun 2026 | Williams,Si1 | 2,455 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Piesik,P | 2,412 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Mai Narva | 2,411 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 29.5 | 2,187 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 64 | 33 | 2,225 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,297 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,304 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,136 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,171 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Paul Alappatt's chess games?
231 games by Steve Paul Alappatt, from Jul 2023 to Aug 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 Paul Alappatt has played.
What does Steve Paul Alappatt play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Steve Paul Alappatt opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Paul Alappatt answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Steve Paul Alappatt play as White?
As White, Steve Paul Alappatt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Paul Alappatt play as Black?
As Black, Steve Paul Alappatt most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Steve Paul Alappatt's FIDE rating?
Steve Paul Alappatt is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Steve Paul Alappatt played?
Our database contains 231 games by Steve Paul Alappatt, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 12 draws, 117 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Paul Alappatt?
231 games by Steve Paul Alappatt 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.