Prepare against Steven E Merwin
United States · World #63,630 classical · FIDE ID 2015080
When preparing against Steven E Merwin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Steven E Merwin, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven E Merwin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven E Merwin 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 | 1,843 | 2,137 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 5 | 24 | 42.0% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven E Merwin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven E Merwin's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Merwin usually continues c3 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Merwin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Merwin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Steven E Merwin's chess games
All 50 games by Steven E Merwin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Timur Gareyev | 2,618 | Las Vegas Blindfold Simul | D07 |
| Jan 1995 | Marcus David Baker | 2,170 | North American Open | D31 |
| Oct 2005 | Takeshi Gishi | 2,053 | Western States Open | B22 |
| Jun 2004 | Larry Rust | 1,982 | Las Vegas National Open | B01 |
| Oct 2006 | David Norman Peterson | 1,833 | Western States Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western States Open | 2006 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| Washington Open B | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,290 |
| ch-Washington Class A | 1995 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| National Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,865 |
| 113th US Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,959 |
| NWC November Open | 1989 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven E Merwin's chess games?
50 games by Steven E Merwin, from Jan 2004 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 E Merwin has played.
What does Steven E Merwin play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Steven E Merwin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven E Merwin answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Steven E Merwin play as White?
As White, Steven E Merwin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven E Merwin play as Black?
As Black, Steven E Merwin most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Steven E Merwin's FIDE rating?
Steven E Merwin is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Steven E Merwin played?
Our database contains 50 games by Steven E Merwin, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven E Merwin?
50 games by Steven E Merwin 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.