Prepare against Stuart W Clarke
FM · England · World #11,191 classical · FIDE ID 402990
When preparing against Stuart W Clarke, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Stuart W Clarke, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stuart W Clarke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stuart W Clarke 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 | 2,152 | 2,310 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 50 | 42 | 39 | 38.2% |
| As White | 67 | 29 | 23 | 15 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 32.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 60 rated games against 56 different opponents, across 25 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 60 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 35.0% | 2,079 | 2,113 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 15 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 44 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 47.7% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2,127 | 2,047 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2,270 | 2,070 |
| 2019 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2,060 | 2,160 |
| 2018 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2,001 | 2,155 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2,042 | 2,142 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1,990 | 2,140 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2,137 | 1,837 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2,296 | 2,163 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stuart W Clarke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stuart W Clarke's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 98.5% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Clarke usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Clarke usually continues d4 (88.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Clarke usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Clarke usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 83.9% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Stuart W Clarke's chess games
All 131 games by Stuart W Clarke 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: 50 wins, 42 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | David R Norwood | 2,500 | 78th ch-BCF | B06 |
| Mar 1998 | Neil McDonald | 2,485 | chT-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | C18 |
| Mar 2019 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,447 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| May 2004 | Eddie Dearing | 2,378 | chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Mar 2019 | Mateusz Bobula | 2,339 | Titled Tue | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Open | 1990 | 11 | 7 | 2,473 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,403 |
| 78th ch-BCF | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,320 |
| chT2-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,274 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,140 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stuart W Clarke's chess games?
131 games by Stuart W Clarke, 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 W Clarke has played.
What does Stuart W Clarke play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Stuart W Clarke opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stuart W Clarke answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Stuart W Clarke play as White?
As White, Stuart W Clarke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stuart W Clarke play as Black?
As Black, Stuart W Clarke most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Stuart W Clarke's FIDE rating?
Stuart W Clarke is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Stuart W Clarke played?
Our database contains 131 games by Stuart W Clarke, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 42 draws, 39 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stuart W Clarke?
131 games by Stuart W Clarke 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.