Prepare against Bernhard Stillger
FM · DEU · World #7,341 classical · FIDE ID 4610768
Our database contains 809 games by Bernhard Stillger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Stillger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Stillger 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 | 2,218 | 2,338 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,271 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,319 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 809 | 302 | 304 | 203 | 37.3% |
| As White | 392 | 158 | 149 | 85 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 417 | 144 | 155 | 118 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Stillger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Stillger's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 40.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 130 | 33.2% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 85 | 21.7% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.3% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.8% | 64.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stillger usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Stillger usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Stillger usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Stillger usually continues g3 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Stillger usually continues g3 (61.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Stillger usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 38.3% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 35 | 18.1% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 34 | 17.6% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 27 | 14.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 4.1% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 85.2% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.2% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Bernhard Stillger's chess games
All 809 games by Bernhard Stillger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 302 wins, 304 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 40 | 15/15/10 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 32 | 12/13/7 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 14/11/4 | 48.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,496 | Helmond Open | E42 |
| Jan 1997 | Felix Levin | 2,485 | 1st Bad Zwesten Open | B01 |
| Aug 2017 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,467 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | A48 |
| Apr 2024 | Simon K Williams | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 135 | 64 | 2,203 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1997 | 26 | 16 | 2,396 |
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,305 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1995 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,343 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1992 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 1996 | 12 | 6 | 2,310 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Stillger's chess games?
809 games by Bernhard Stillger, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bernhard Stillger has played.
What does Bernhard Stillger play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Bernhard Stillger opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Stillger answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Stillger play as White?
As White, Bernhard Stillger's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Stillger play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Stillger most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 417 games.
What is Bernhard Stillger's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Stillger is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Bernhard Stillger played?
Our database contains 809 games by Bernhard Stillger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 304 draws, 203 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Stillger?
809 games by Bernhard Stillger 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.