Prepare against Hans-Werner Stark
DEU · World #13,574 classical · FIDE ID 1270446
Our database contains 37 games by Hans-Werner Stark, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Werner Stark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Werner Stark 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 | 2,121 | 2,176 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Werner Stark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Werner Stark's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Stark usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Hans-Werner Stark's chess games
All 37 games by Hans-Werner Stark in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Martin Weteschnik | 2,350 | 15th Berliner Sommer | C42 |
| Oct 1983 | Harm Cording | 2,285 | Bundesliga 2-1983/84 North | A47 |
| Oct 1983 | Guenther Hamann | 2,230 | Bundesliga 2-1983/84 North | C90 |
| Sep 2017 | Christian Brauer | 2,094 | 26th chT-GER Seniors | C42 |
| Sep 2017 | Hans Werchan | 2,085 | 26th chT-GER Seniors | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th chT-GER Seniors | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,287 |
| Bundesliga 2 1982/83 North | 1982 | 6 | 5 | – |
| Bundesliga 2-1983/84 North | 1983 | 6 | 4 | 2,390 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1988 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-FRG Hochschul | 1982 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| Kecskemet Open | 1989 | 2 | 0 | 1,940 |
| 15th Berliner Sommer | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,392 |
| 13th Berliner Sommer | 1995 | 1 | 1 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Werner Stark's chess games?
37 games by Hans-Werner Stark, from Nov 2017 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-Werner Stark has played.
What does Hans-Werner Stark play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Hans-Werner Stark opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Werner Stark answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Hans-Werner Stark play as White?
As White, Hans-Werner Stark's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Werner Stark play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Werner Stark most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Hans-Werner Stark's FIDE rating?
Hans-Werner Stark is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Hans-Werner Stark played?
Our database contains 37 games by Hans-Werner Stark, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Werner Stark?
37 games by Hans-Werner Stark 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.