Prepare against Ingo Stark
DEU · World #29,792 classical · FIDE ID 4651413
Our database contains 299 games by Ingo Stark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Stark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo 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 | 1,987 | 2,184 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,106 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 132 | 79 | 88 | 44.1% |
| As White | 152 | 80 | 44 | 28 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 147 | 52 | 35 | 60 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Stark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Stark's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 99.3% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Stark usually continues d4 (70.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Stark usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 67.3% | 34.3% |
| b5 | 17 | 32.7% | 64.7% |
Ingo Stark's chess games
All 299 games by Ingo Stark in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 132 wins, 79 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 8/4/19 | 25.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,475 | ch-Berlin | B44 |
| Aug 2015 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,375 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B33 |
| Oct 2014 | Senen Garcia Del Rey | 2,298 | 11th Calvia Amateur Open | B35 |
| Dec 2011 | Ralf Christ | 2,287 | BL2-Nord 1112 | C98 |
| Aug 2015 | Olivier De Marchi | 2,283 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2022 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-Berlin MT | 2018 | 17 | 9 | 2,173 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| BL2-Nord 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| 2nd Arber Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,147 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Stark's chess games?
299 games by Ingo Stark, from Apr 2003 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 Ingo Stark has played.
What does Ingo Stark play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Ingo Stark opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Stark answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...b5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ingo Stark play as White?
As White, Ingo Stark's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Stark play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Stark most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Polish Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Ingo Stark's FIDE rating?
Ingo Stark is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ingo Stark played?
Our database contains 299 games by Ingo Stark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 79 draws, 88 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Stark?
299 games by Ingo 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.