Prepare against Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald
DEU · World #114,100 classical · FIDE ID 4613201
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald, expect 1.b4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald 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 | 1,690 | 1,886 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,706 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 32.4% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 24 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 73% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stolzenwald usually continues Bb2 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Stolzenwald usually continues Bb2 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stolzenwald usually continues Bb2 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Stolzenwald usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Stolzenwald usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Stolzenwald usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald's chess games
All 68 games by Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Joshua Aarash Hager | 1,887 | 77th chB-Bayern | A00 |
| Aug 2006 | Sebastian Kirsch | 1,801 | 77th chB-Bayern | D03 |
| Jul 2013 | Gerlinde Sotter-Klundt | 1,771 | 1st Arber Seniors Open | D12 |
| Aug 2011 | Sabine Schoknecht | 1,717 | 9th Harburg chG | D02 |
| Jun 2012 | Wolfgang Betzen | 1,699 | 24nd ch-Bayern Seniors | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg Open B | 2017 | 13 | 4 | 1,427 |
| 1st Arber Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,770 |
| 77th chB-Bayern | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,800 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,466 |
| 24nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,681 |
| 23rd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open A | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,749 |
| ch-Suedschwaben | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,508 |
| 9th Harburg chG | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald's chess games?
68 games by Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald, from Jul 2007 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 Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald opens with 1.b4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald played?
Our database contains 68 games by Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald?
68 games by Karl-Heinz Stolzenwald 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.