Prepare against Esther ter Stal

DEU · World #100,558 classical · FIDE ID 12944467

When preparing against Esther ter Stal, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 95 games by Esther ter Stal, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esther ter Stal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esther ter Stal 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esther ter Stal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esther ter Stal's side.

First moves as White (47 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 42.2% score
  • …d5 (47% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
  • …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
  • …e6 (9% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Stal usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stal usually continues e3 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)

Esther ter Stal's chess games

All 95 games by Esther ter Stal in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Esther ter Stal's chess games?

95 games by Esther ter Stal, from May 2013 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 Esther ter Stal has played.

What does Esther ter Stal play on the first move as White?

Across 47 games with White in our database, Esther ter Stal opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esther ter Stal answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Esther ter Stal play as White?

As White, Esther ter Stal's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Esther ter Stal play as Black?

As Black, Esther ter Stal most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.

What is Esther ter Stal's FIDE rating?

Esther ter Stal is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (Jan 2026).

How many games has Esther ter Stal played?

Our database contains 95 games by Esther ter Stal, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses (34.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Esther ter Stal?

95 games by Esther ter Stal 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.

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