Prepare against Steven Gaffagan
United States · World #64,218 classical · FIDE ID 2020017
When preparing against Steven Gaffagan, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 73.9% over 23 games.
Our database contains 376 games by Steven Gaffagan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven Gaffagan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Gaffagan 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 | 1,841 | 2,119 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,056 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,050 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 376 | 187 | 82 | 107 | 49.7% |
| As White | 189 | 96 | 42 | 51 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 187 | 91 | 40 | 56 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Gaffagan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Gaffagan's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 57.7% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 37 | 19.6% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 12.2% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 9.5% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gaffagan usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gaffagan usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gaffagan usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gaffagan usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Gaffagan usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Gaffagan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 70.2% | 71.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 12.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 10.6% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 89.8% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.5% | 70.0% |
Steven Gaffagan's chess games
All 376 games by Steven Gaffagan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 82 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 23 | 17/4/2 | 73.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Andy C Lee | 2,305 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | D16 |
| Apr 2016 | Tenzing Shaw | 2,292 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | C06 |
| Jan 2011 | Berislav Santic | 2,259 | Berkeley Open | C00 |
| Sep 2012 | Russell Wong | 2,221 | San Francisco TNM Marathon Open | D80 |
| Jan 1992 | Gary Waters | 2,220 | San Mateo Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 73 | 46.5 | 1,997 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 60 | 42 | 2,088 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2016 | 58 | 40.5 | 2,046 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,023 |
| San Francisco FIDE Summer-B | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,003 |
| San Francisco Jim Hurt Rating | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| San Francisco TNM Litowsky Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| Northern California Open | 2012 | 9 | 1 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Gaffagan's chess games?
376 games by Steven Gaffagan, from Apr 2003 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 Gaffagan has played.
What does Steven Gaffagan play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Steven Gaffagan opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Gaffagan answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Steven Gaffagan play as White?
As White, Steven Gaffagan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Gaffagan play as Black?
As Black, Steven Gaffagan most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 73.9% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Steven Gaffagan's FIDE rating?
Steven Gaffagan is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Steven Gaffagan played?
Our database contains 376 games by Steven Gaffagan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 82 draws, 107 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Gaffagan?
376 games by Steven Gaffagan 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.