Scannell, Stephen P.

Stephen P. Scannell, a 69-year-old Irish player, is rated 2052 and sitting in the top 9% of players worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2030 and 2083 over the past 2 years. 30 rated games in the past year (≈4/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Williamson Shield 2026, Ulster Masters Chess Championship o1700, and The Martin Johnston Summer League Rounds 15-18. Also played 3 rapid (including Ulster Rapidplay 2026) and 1 blitz events (including Lisburn October Blitz Championship) recently. He had 6 career breaks: 14 months (2002–2004), 23 months (2004–2006), 57 months (2007–2011), 82 months (2012–2019), 15 months (2021–2022) and 13 months (2022–2024). His peak of 2157 was reached at age 49 (Jan 2006); he also reached Irish #23 in Apr 2013.