Prepare against Steven Stinis
Belgium · World #13,724 classical · FIDE ID 202770
Our database contains 87 games by Steven Stinis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steven Stinis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Stinis 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 | 2,119 | 2,196 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,170 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,202 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 38 | 16 | 33 | 43.7% |
| As White | 42 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Stinis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Stinis's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 40 | 95.2% | 72.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 95% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Stinis usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Stinis usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Stinis usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Stinis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Steven Stinis's chess games
All 87 games by Steven Stinis 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: 38 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,463 | Leuven Open 14th | A00 |
| Nov 2002 | Pieter Claesen | 2,396 | Leuven Open 14th | A00 |
| Nov 2003 | Roman Hass | 2,338 | 15th Leuven Open | A00 |
| Mar 2000 | Richard Russell | 2,313 | Oz.com qual blitz | B23 |
| Nov 1998 | Paulo Jorge Guimara Dias | 2,295 | 37th Wch U20 | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Wch U20 | 1998 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-BEL Open | 1996 | 7 | 5 | 2,181 |
| 24th Arco Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| Glorney Cup | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,228 |
| Glorney Cup U20 | 1995 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Stinis's chess games?
87 games by Steven Stinis, 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 Stinis has played.
What does Steven Stinis play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Steven Stinis opens with 1.Nc3 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Stinis answers 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Steven Stinis play as White?
As White, Steven Stinis's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Stinis play as Black?
As Black, Steven Stinis most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Steven Stinis's FIDE rating?
Steven Stinis is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Steven Stinis played?
Our database contains 87 games by Steven Stinis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Stinis?
87 games by Steven Stinis 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.