Prepare against Bernd Staufenberger
DEU · World #41,843 classical · FIDE ID 4682505
Our database contains 81 games by Bernd Staufenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Staufenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Staufenberger 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 | 1,927 | 2,088 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 18 | 25 | 38 | 22.2% |
| As White | 39 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 79.5% | 38.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 38.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Staufenberger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Staufenberger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Staufenberger usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Staufenberger usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Staufenberger usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Staufenberger usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 83.3% | 23.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Bernd Staufenberger's chess games
All 81 games by Bernd Staufenberger 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: 18 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Kurt Fahrner | 2,292 | 16th Graz Open A | A13 |
| Aug 2014 | Wolfgang Polster | 2,268 | 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | D05 |
| Aug 2010 | Georg Halvax | 2,255 | 17th Graz Open A | C18 |
| Aug 2013 | Roland Knechtel | 2,221 | Prague Holiday M31 | E14 |
| Aug 2012 | Jakub Kratochvil | 2,136 | Prague Holiday M31 | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2013 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,041 |
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,103 |
| 18th Graz Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 17th Graz Open A | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,939 |
| 16th Graz Open A | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,148 |
| 23rd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| 26th Staufer Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,925 |
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Where can I find Bernd Staufenberger's chess games?
81 games by Bernd Staufenberger, 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 Bernd Staufenberger has played.
What does Bernd Staufenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Bernd Staufenberger opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Staufenberger answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Bernd Staufenberger play as White?
As White, Bernd Staufenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Staufenberger play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Staufenberger most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Bernd Staufenberger's FIDE rating?
Bernd Staufenberger is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Bernd Staufenberger played?
Our database contains 81 games by Bernd Staufenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Staufenberger?
81 games by Bernd Staufenberger 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.