Michael V R Steadman vs John Stark
FM Michael V R Steadman (1982) · CM John Stark (2027)
Michael V R Steadman and John Stark have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Steadman leads 5 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Steadman | Draws | Stark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steadman with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Stark with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Steadman | Draws | Stark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Steadman | Draws | Stark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | John Stark | Michael V R Steadman | * | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2026 NZ South Island Championship |
| Oct 2019 | Michael V R Steadman | John Stark | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-South Island |
| Jul 2016 | Michael V R Steadman | John Stark | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | chT-Auckland CC A |
| May 2014 | John Stark | Michael V R Steadman | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Auckland Interclub A |
| Jan 2014 | John Stark | Michael V R Steadman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 121st ch-NZL |
| Jul 2012 | John Stark | Michael V R Steadman | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | ch-North Island |
| Jul 2010 | Michael V R Steadman | John Stark | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | George Trundle IM |
| Jan 2010 | Michael V R Steadman | John Stark | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 117th ch-NZL |
| Aug 2009 | Michael V R Steadman | John Stark | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | North Shore Open |
| Jan 2007 | Michael V R Steadman | John Stark | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-NZL 0607 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michael V R Steadman and John Stark?
In 10 recorded games, Michael V R Steadman has 5 wins, John Stark has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Michael V R Steadman and John Stark played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Michael V R Steadman and John Stark play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.