Prepare against Steven A Brown
United Kingdom · World #60,409 classical · FIDE ID 2401592
Our database contains 220 games by Steven A Brown, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steven A Brown's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven A Brown 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 | 1,854 | 2,174 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,022 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 62 | 84 | 74 | 28.2% |
| As White | 110 | 36 | 40 | 34 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 110 | 26 | 44 | 40 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven A Brown's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven A Brown's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 95.5% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c6 (60% of these games) — Brown usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Brown usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 77.8% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.0% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 58.1% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Steven A Brown's chess games
All 220 games by Steven A Brown in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 84 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Neil Berry | 2,351 | 123rd ch-SCO | E04 |
| Sep 2008 | Alan Tate | 2,229 | Grangemouth Open | D77 |
| May 2005 | Alan G Grant | 2,182 | West of Scotland Premier | A04 |
| Jul 2004 | Graeme Kafka | 2,143 | ch-SCO 111th | B33 |
| Jan 2001 | Ian William Lambie | 2,132 | Hawick Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-West of Scotland | 2004 | 38 | 16.5 | 2,009 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-SCO | 2006 | 17 | 6 | 2,099 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 1,911 |
| Grangemouth Open | 2008 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,161 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,765 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 123rd ch-SCO | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven A Brown's chess games?
220 games by Steven A Brown, from Apr 2003 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 Steven A Brown has played.
What does Steven A Brown play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Steven A Brown opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven A Brown answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Steven A Brown play as White?
As White, Steven A Brown's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven A Brown play as Black?
As Black, Steven A Brown most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Steven A Brown's FIDE rating?
Steven A Brown is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Steven A Brown played?
Our database contains 220 games by Steven A Brown, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 84 draws, 74 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven A Brown?
220 games by Steven A Brown 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.