Prepare against Bernhard Sturm
DEU · World #35,375 classical · FIDE ID 4636732
Our database contains 155 games by Bernhard Sturm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Sturm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Sturm 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 | 1,957 | 2,130 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,013 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 47 | 56 | 52 | 30.3% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 18 | 26 | 34 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Sturm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Sturm's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 79.2% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sturm usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sturm usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sturm usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sturm usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 56.3% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 18 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
Bernhard Sturm's chess games
All 155 games by Bernhard Sturm 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: 47 wins, 56 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Petr Jirovsky | 2,380 | 11th Staufer Open | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | Klaus Lindoerfer | 2,260 | 11th Staufer Open | D30 |
| Jan 1999 | Heiko Unrath | 2,255 | 11th Staufer Open | B22 |
| Feb 2000 | Thomas Meier | 2,253 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9900 | B52 |
| Dec 1998 | Andreas Ryba | 2,170 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 14 | 9 | 2,286 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 7 | – |
| 4th BSJ Elo | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| Wuerttemberg Candidate Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1993 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Sturm's chess games?
155 games by Bernhard Sturm, 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 Bernhard Sturm has played.
What does Bernhard Sturm play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Bernhard Sturm opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Sturm answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Sturm play as White?
As White, Bernhard Sturm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Sturm play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Sturm most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Bernhard Sturm's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Sturm is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bernhard Sturm played?
Our database contains 155 games by Bernhard Sturm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 56 draws, 52 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Sturm?
155 games by Bernhard Sturm 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.