Prepare against Ewald Stifter
Austria · World #46,311 classical · FIDE ID 1619225
Our database contains 66 games by Ewald Stifter, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ewald Stifter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ewald Stifter 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 | 1,908 | 2,075 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 11 | 17 | 38 | 16.7% |
| As White | 34 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 14.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ewald Stifter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ewald Stifter's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 50.0% | 26.5% |
| g3 | 16 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 26.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Stifter usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stifter usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Stifter usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 47% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Stifter usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Stifter usually continues Bg2 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Stifter usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Ewald Stifter's chess games
All 66 games by Ewald Stifter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Mikhail Bemak | 2,171 | 29th Zalakaros Open | A30 |
| May 2010 | Jozsef Marton | 2,154 | 29th Zalakaros Open | D90 |
| Sep 2020 | Bendeguz Bodrogi | 2,146 | Zalakaros Barczay Mem | A04 |
| Jan 1989 | Walter Halser | 2,140 | Gleisdorf-B | B01 |
| Sep 2012 | Gyula Kosztolanczi | 2,130 | 30th Balaton Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| 30th Zalakaros Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| 29th Zalakaros Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2,057 |
| 30th Balaton Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| 32nd Zalakaros Open | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,989 |
| Weiz Open 9th | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,050 |
| 10th Weiz Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,052 |
| Graz Open B 12th | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ewald Stifter's chess games?
66 games by Ewald Stifter, from May 2011 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 Ewald Stifter has played.
What does Ewald Stifter play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ewald Stifter opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.g3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ewald Stifter answers 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games).
What openings does Ewald Stifter play as White?
As White, Ewald Stifter's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ewald Stifter play as Black?
As Black, Ewald Stifter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ewald Stifter's FIDE rating?
Ewald Stifter is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (May 2011).
How many games has Ewald Stifter played?
Our database contains 66 games by Ewald Stifter, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ewald Stifter?
66 games by Ewald Stifter 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.