Prepare against Steven A Jones
United Kingdom · World #6,389 classical · FIDE ID 419630
When preparing against Steven A Jones, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 666 games by Steven A Jones, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steven A Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven A Jones 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 | 2,237 | 2,289 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,199 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,071 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 666 | 298 | 165 | 203 | 44.7% |
| As White | 339 | 170 | 75 | 94 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 327 | 128 | 90 | 109 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven A Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven A Jones's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 83.8% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 5.9% | 77.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jones usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Jones usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 75.3% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 29 | 18.8% | 69.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 86.4% | 49.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.1% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Steven A Jones's chess games
All 666 games by Steven A Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 298 wins, 165 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/10/12 | 40.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 14/2/8 | 58.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 42 | 21/5/16 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,518 | 109th ch-GBR | B20 |
| Nov 2017 | Nigel R Davies | 2,494 | ch-BCF rapidplay 31st | A20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alan B Merry | 2,435 | 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | A43 |
| Apr 2024 | Radoslaw Barski | 2,434 | 2nd Paphos Open | C95 |
| Feb 2017 | Nderim Saraci | 2,400 | 8th Pfalz Open A | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,129 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 13 | 8 | 2,192 |
| Leyland Open | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,151 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,231 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,389 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,417 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven A Jones's chess games?
666 games by Steven A Jones, from Nov 2009 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 Jones has played.
What does Steven A Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Steven A Jones opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven A Jones answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Steven A Jones play as White?
As White, Steven A Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (24 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven A Jones play as Black?
As Black, Steven A Jones most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Steven A Jones's FIDE rating?
Steven A Jones is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Steven A Jones played?
Our database contains 666 games by Steven A Jones, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 298 wins, 165 draws, 203 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven A Jones?
666 games by Steven A Jones 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.