Prepare against Hans-Ferdinand Stuch
DEU · World #145,472 classical · FIDE ID 24651184
When preparing against Hans-Ferdinand Stuch, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 107 games by Hans-Ferdinand Stuch, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Ferdinand Stuch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Ferdinand Stuch 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 | 1,606 | 2,009 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,613 | 1,613 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 30 | 20 | 56 | 28.0% |
| As White | 59 | 14 | 10 | 35 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Ferdinand Stuch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Ferdinand Stuch's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 54.2% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 22.0% | 23.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 11.9% | 21.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 11.9% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stuch usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Stuch usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Stuch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Stuch usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Stuch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Stuch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 60.0% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Hans-Ferdinand Stuch's chess games
All 107 games by Hans-Ferdinand Stuch in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Frank Kreusch | 2,022 | 18th Seefeld Open | D94 |
| Sep 2007 | Bernhard Willin | 2,002 | 18th Seefeld Open | E12 |
| Sep 2007 | Florian Wiesbeck | 1,990 | 18th Seefeld Open | D03 |
| Oct 2009 | Wolf-Dieter Meissner | 1,977 | Troisdorf Open | D04 |
| Sep 2024 | Rutger Hesse | 1,935 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 29 | 12.5 | 1,696 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,786 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,582 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,794 |
| 3rd Cologne Longerich Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,559 |
| Cologne Ford Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Ferdinand Stuch's chess games?
107 games by Hans-Ferdinand Stuch, from Jan 2008 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 Hans-Ferdinand Stuch has played.
What does Hans-Ferdinand Stuch play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Hans-Ferdinand Stuch opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Ferdinand Stuch answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Hans-Ferdinand Stuch play as White?
As White, Hans-Ferdinand Stuch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Ferdinand Stuch play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Ferdinand Stuch most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Hans-Ferdinand Stuch's FIDE rating?
Hans-Ferdinand Stuch is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess and 1,613 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Hans-Ferdinand Stuch played?
Our database contains 107 games by Hans-Ferdinand Stuch, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 56 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Ferdinand Stuch?
107 games by Hans-Ferdinand Stuch 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.