Prepare against Stuart Fancy
FM · Papua New Guinea · World #41,503 classical · FIDE ID 9100024
When preparing against Stuart Fancy, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Stuart Fancy, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stuart Fancy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stuart Fancy 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 | 1,929 | 2,195 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,984 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 74 | 41 | 88 | 36.5% |
| As White | 105 | 40 | 22 | 43 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 98 | 34 | 19 | 45 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stuart Fancy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stuart Fancy's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 69.5% | 52.1% |
| Nc3 | 25 | 23.8% | 42.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fancy usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Fancy usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fancy usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 24% of White games, 42.0% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Fancy usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Fancy usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Fancy usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 66.0% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 24.5% | 19.2% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.7% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Stuart Fancy's chess games
All 203 games by Stuart Fancy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 74 wins, 41 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Mirabeau Maga | 2,368 | 6th ch-Asia | B27 |
| May 2002 | Chris Depasquale | 2,335 | Oceania zt | A36 |
| Jun 1992 | Willy Zabasajja | 2,320 | Olympiad-30 | B52 |
| Aug 2014 | Edgardo J. Almedina Ortiz | 2,277 | Olympiad-41 | A00 |
| May 2013 | Vladimir Feldman | 2,233 | Oceania zt | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2019 | 44 | 23.5 | 2,020 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 7 | 2,186 |
| 6th ch-Asia | 2007 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,037 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,222 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,985 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stuart Fancy's chess games?
203 games by Stuart Fancy, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Fancy has played.
What does Stuart Fancy play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Stuart Fancy opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nc3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stuart Fancy answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Stuart Fancy play as White?
As White, Stuart Fancy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stuart Fancy play as Black?
As Black, Stuart Fancy most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Stuart Fancy's FIDE rating?
Stuart Fancy is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Stuart Fancy played?
Our database contains 203 games by Stuart Fancy, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 41 draws, 88 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stuart Fancy?
203 games by Stuart Fancy 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.