Prepare against Eric Stoevesand
DEU · World #34,046 classical · FIDE ID 24651117
Our database contains 192 games by Eric Stoevesand, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Stoevesand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Stoevesand 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 | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 84 | 57 | 51 | 43.8% |
| As White | 96 | 48 | 28 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 36 | 29 | 31 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Stoevesand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Stoevesand's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 100.0% | 64.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Stoevesand usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stoevesand usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stoevesand usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Eric Stoevesand's chess games
All 192 games by Eric Stoevesand in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 84 wins, 57 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Wolfram Von Alvensleben | 2,243 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | B12 |
| Apr 2023 | Peter Schmidt | 2,109 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | B06 |
| Nov 2021 | Helmut Littke | 2,054 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2122 | D63 |
| Jun 2011 | Emil Powierski | 2,000 | ch-GER U16 | B90 |
| May 2023 | Peter Kutschke | 1,993 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2007 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,308 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2009 | 14 | 6 | 1,693 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U14 | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,475 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U12 | 2007 | 14 | 11 | 1,645 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,869 |
| Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,210 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Stoevesand's chess games?
192 games by Eric Stoevesand, from Jul 2009 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 Eric Stoevesand has played.
What does Eric Stoevesand play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Eric Stoevesand opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Stoevesand answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Stoevesand play as White?
As White, Eric Stoevesand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Stoevesand play as Black?
As Black, Eric Stoevesand most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Eric Stoevesand's FIDE rating?
Eric Stoevesand is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Eric Stoevesand played?
Our database contains 192 games by Eric Stoevesand, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 57 draws, 51 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Stoevesand?
192 games by Eric Stoevesand 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.