Prepare against Elisa Staerk
DEU · World #24,547 classical · FIDE ID 4615352
When preparing against Elisa Staerk, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Elisa Staerk, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Elisa Staerk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elisa Staerk 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 | 2,022 | 2,062 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,994 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,014 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 61 | 69 | 84 | 28.5% |
| As White | 101 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 113 | 30 | 35 | 48 | 26.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 742 rated games against 581 different opponents, across 156 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 592 | 213 | 169 | 210 | 36.0% | 1,981 | 1,973 | 16 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 2,032 | 1,987 | 3 |
| Blitz | 134 | 53 | 16 | 65 | 39.6% | 2,037 | 1,995 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 379 | 67 | 103 | 209 | 17.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 302 | 174 | 72 | 56 | 57.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 11 vs WIM · 19 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 74 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2,030 | 2,030 |
| 2025 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1,962 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 62 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 1,974 | 1,974 |
| 2023 | 61 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 1,968 | 1,989 |
| 2022 | 75 | 28 | 17 | 30 | 1,943 | 1,932 |
| 2021 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1,904 | 1,837 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2,081 | 1,903 |
| 2019 | 83 | 36 | 15 | 32 | 2,001 | 2,011 |
| 2018 | 61 | 19 | 25 | 17 | 1,985 | 1,998 |
| 2017 | 101 | 36 | 20 | 45 | 2,032 | 1,983 |
| 2016 | 53 | 24 | 7 | 22 | 2,049 | 2,049 |
| 2015 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2,033 | 2,002 |
| 2014 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 2,009 | 2,022 |
| 2013 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1,926 | 1,806 |
| 2012 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1,976 | 1,919 |
| 2011 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2,115 | 2,093 |
| 2010 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1,944 | 1,817 |
| 2009 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 1,931 | 1,877 |
| 2008 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2,022 | 1,942 |
| 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,841 | 1,841 |
Where Elisa Staerk has played
Germany (152) · Netherlands (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elisa Staerk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elisa Staerk's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Staerk usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Staerk usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Staerk usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 98.3% | 30.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Elisa Staerk's chess games
All 214 games by Elisa Staerk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 61 wins, 69 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 2/6/14 | 9.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E60 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Robert Vogel | 2,215 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E76 |
| Jan 2014 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,201 | BL2 Ost 1314 w | A04 |
| Oct 2017 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,185 | 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | E61 |
| Nov 2017 | Sergej Krefenstein | 2,172 | 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | E66 |
| May 2014 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,113 | Berlin Spring Open A | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,044 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
| BL 2324 w | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,971 |
| Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - WOMEN | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elisa Staerk's chess games?
214 games by Elisa Staerk, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 Elisa Staerk has played.
What does Elisa Staerk play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Elisa Staerk opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elisa Staerk answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elisa Staerk play as White?
As White, Elisa Staerk's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elisa Staerk play as Black?
As Black, Elisa Staerk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Elisa Staerk's FIDE rating?
Elisa Staerk is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Elisa Staerk played?
Our database contains 214 games by Elisa Staerk, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 69 draws, 84 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elisa Staerk?
214 games by Elisa Staerk 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.