Prepare against Geoffrey Stern
Luxembourg · World #40,038 classical · FIDE ID 4002679
Our database contains 153 games by Geoffrey Stern, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Geoffrey Stern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoffrey Stern 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 | 1,935 | 2,030 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,986 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,973 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 41 | 44 | 68 | 26.8% |
| As White | 77 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoffrey Stern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoffrey Stern's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 80.5% | 46.0% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 13.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.5% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Stern usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Stern usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 55.2% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 44.8% | 42.3% |
Geoffrey Stern's chess games
All 153 games by Geoffrey Stern in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 44 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Jean-Marie Weber | 2,265 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | D36 |
| May 2019 | Uwe Bade | 2,179 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | A43 |
| Jan 2018 | Egor Pavlov | 2,165 | Gibraltar Challengers A | D36 |
| Jul 2017 | Torbjorn Ivarsson | 2,145 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C14 |
| Jul 2017 | Max Wahlund | 2,142 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,017 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,055 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 2 | 1,923 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 2,109 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,973 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoffrey Stern's chess games?
153 games by Geoffrey Stern, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Geoffrey Stern has played.
What does Geoffrey Stern play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Geoffrey Stern opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoffrey Stern answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Geoffrey Stern play as White?
As White, Geoffrey Stern's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoffrey Stern play as Black?
As Black, Geoffrey Stern most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Geoffrey Stern's FIDE rating?
Geoffrey Stern is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Geoffrey Stern played?
Our database contains 153 games by Geoffrey Stern, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 44 draws, 68 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoffrey Stern?
153 games by Geoffrey Stern 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.