Prepare against Stuart C Conquest
GM · United Kingdom · World #545 classical · FIDE ID 400181
When preparing against Stuart C Conquest, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.9% over 52 games.
Our database contains 2,311 games by Stuart C Conquest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stuart C Conquest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stuart C Conquest 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 | 2,506 | 2,572 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,510 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,508 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,311 | 1,131 | 636 | 543 | 48.9% |
| As White | 1,189 | 638 | 320 | 230 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 1,122 | 493 | 316 | 313 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stuart C Conquest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stuart C Conquest's side.
First moves as White (1,189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 496 | 41.7% | 68.5% |
| e4 | 462 | 38.9% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 127 | 10.7% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 6.1% | 56.8% |
| g3 | 18 | 1.5% | 52.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.6% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Conquest usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Conquest usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Conquest usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Conquest usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Conquest usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Conquest usually continues d4 (72.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (506 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 256 | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 58 | 11.5% | 61.2% |
| c6 | 57 | 11.3% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 57 | 11.3% | 45.6% |
| d6 | 26 | 5.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 4.7% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 220 | 51.6% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 61 | 14.3% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 49 | 11.5% | 46.9% |
| f5 | 36 | 8.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 35 | 8.2% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 3.1% | 42.3% |
Stuart C Conquest's chess games
All 2,311 games by Stuart C Conquest 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: 1,131 wins, 636 draws, 543 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 91 | 46/29/16 | 50.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 73 | 48/16/9 | 65.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 33/11/5 | 67.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 48 | 23/17/8 | 47.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 46 | 23/15/8 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 13/13/11 | 35.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 14/9/12 | 40.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 22/7/3 | 68.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 20/5/7 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 138 | 73/26/39 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 77 | 36/17/24 | 46.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 26/12/16 | 48.1% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 52 | 14/21/17 | 26.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 52 | 26/17/9 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 14/14/13 | 34.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 40 | 24/8/8 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 36 | 17/13/6 | 47.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1983 | Garry Kasparov | 2,690 | Kasparov Simul | A57 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,676 | 111th ch-GBR | B00 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Glek | 2,670 | Bundesliga 1996-97 | C01 |
| Dec 2004 | Viktor Bologan | 2,669 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | E62 |
| Aug 2007 | Konstantin Landa | 2,669 | chT-ESP CECLUB Sur Div 1 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 58 | 45 | 2,567 |
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 53 | 34.5 | 2,505 |
| Paris Sophos Simul | 2001 | 32 | 31 | 2,461 |
| ch-IRL | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 2,363 |
| Hastings Masters | 1995 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,483 |
| Oakham YM | 1988 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,436 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,534 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1992 | 17 | 12 | 2,495 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (19 games) · Michael Adams (15 games) · Keith C Arkell (14 games) · Glenn C Flear (12 games) · Daniel W Gormally (11 games) · H James Plaskett (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stuart C Conquest's chess games?
2,311 games by Stuart C Conquest, 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 Stuart C Conquest has played.
What does Stuart C Conquest play on the first move as White?
Across 1,189 games with White in our database, Stuart C Conquest opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stuart C Conquest answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Stuart C Conquest play as White?
As White, Stuart C Conquest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (91 games, 50.5% win rate); Indian Defense (73 games, 65.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (49 games, 67.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stuart C Conquest play as Black?
As Black, Stuart C Conquest most often plays: Sicilian (138 games, 52.9% win rate); Modern Defense (77 games, 46.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (54 games, 48.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,122 games.
What is Stuart C Conquest's FIDE rating?
Stuart C Conquest is currently rated 2,506 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,572 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Stuart C Conquest played?
Our database contains 2,311 games by Stuart C Conquest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,131 wins, 636 draws, 543 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stuart C Conquest?
2,311 games by Stuart C Conquest 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.