Prepare against Steven D Young
United States · World #81,109 classical · FIDE ID 2025965
When preparing against Steven D Young, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).
Our database contains 80 games by Steven D Young, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven D Young's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven D Young 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 | 1,786 | 1,925 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 24 | 17 | 39 | 30.0% |
| As White | 45 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven D Young's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven D Young's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 48.9% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 22.2% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Young usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Young usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Steven D Young's chess games
All 80 games by Steven D Young in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Haydn J Barber | 2,310 | chT-Texas | C53 |
| Jan 1996 | Larry L Moss | 2,200 | 62nd Southwest Open | A34 |
| Sep 1999 | Steve Hobart | 2,107 | 65th Southwest Open | A43 |
| Feb 2009 | Howard Chen | 2,101 | Stillwater Winter Open | C02 |
| Aug 2010 | George Trammell | 2,059 | 111th US Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110th US Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| North Bay Open | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,062 |
| 111th US Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,116 |
| Ken Smith Memorial Open | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 2,101 |
| 112th US Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,214 |
| Stillwater Winter Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,905 |
| 1st Stillwater Hanken Winter Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,248 |
| Hawkeye Open | 1994 | 4 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven D Young's chess games?
80 games by Steven D Young, from Apr 2009 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 Steven D Young has played.
What does Steven D Young play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Steven D Young opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven D Young answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Steven D Young play as White?
As White, Steven D Young's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven D Young play as Black?
As Black, Steven D Young most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Steven D Young's FIDE rating?
Steven D Young is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Steven D Young played?
Our database contains 80 games by Steven D Young, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven D Young?
80 games by Steven D Young 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.