Prepare against Josef Stuhler
DEU · World #68,356 classical · FIDE ID 4699106
When preparing against Josef Stuhler, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 59 games by Josef Stuhler, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Stuhler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Stuhler 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 | 1,827 | 2,008 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 11 | 34 | 23.7% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Stuhler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Stuhler's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 90.6% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Stuhler usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Stuhler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Stuhler usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stuhler usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stuhler usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Josef Stuhler's chess games
All 59 games by Josef Stuhler in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Gerhard Lutz | 2,140 | Regionalliga SW 0102 | B06 |
| Jan 2000 | Volker Wittke | 2,075 | Regionalliga SW 9900 | D40 |
| Jan 2001 | Thomas Kuckelkorn | 1,975 | Regionalliga SW 0001 | A45 |
| Oct 2001 | Robert Pierro | 1,965 | Regionalliga SW 0102 | B40 |
| Feb 2002 | Felix Pleyer | 1,950 | Regionalliga SW 0102 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Regionalliga SW 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 1 | 1,709 |
| Regionalliga SW 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,877 |
| Regionalliga SW 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| Regionalliga SW 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Regionalliga SW 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| Regionalliga SW 9495 | 1995 | 3 | 1 | 1,753 |
| 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Stuhler's chess games?
59 games by Josef Stuhler, from Jan 2004 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 Josef Stuhler has played.
What does Josef Stuhler play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Josef Stuhler opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Stuhler answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games).
What openings does Josef Stuhler play as White?
As White, Josef Stuhler's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Stuhler play as Black?
As Black, Josef Stuhler most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Josef Stuhler's FIDE rating?
Josef Stuhler is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Josef Stuhler played?
Our database contains 59 games by Josef Stuhler, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Stuhler?
59 games by Josef Stuhler 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.