Prepare against Karlheinz Stingl
DEU · World #44,489 classical · FIDE ID 24610550
Our database contains 82 games by Karlheinz Stingl, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karlheinz Stingl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karlheinz Stingl 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 | 1,916 | 1,947 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,930 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,904 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 21 | 18 | 43 | 25.6% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 94.4% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Stingl usually continues e3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Stingl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Stingl usually continues h3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Stingl usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Stingl usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Karlheinz Stingl's chess games
All 82 games by Karlheinz Stingl in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Matej Kersic | 2,159 | 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | A45 |
| Aug 2008 | Martin Mayer | 2,067 | 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Franz Geisensetter | 2,064 | ch-Oberfranken | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Ulrich Kinkelin | 1,929 | Regionalliga NW 1314 | D03 |
| Jan 2014 | Lukas Schulz | 1,923 | ch-Oberfranken | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,799 |
| 16th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,861 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 15th Seebach Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,906 |
| ch-Oberfranken M 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,762 |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karlheinz Stingl's chess games?
82 games by Karlheinz Stingl, from Jan 2005 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 Karlheinz Stingl has played.
What does Karlheinz Stingl play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Karlheinz Stingl opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karlheinz Stingl answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Karlheinz Stingl play as White?
As White, Karlheinz Stingl's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karlheinz Stingl play as Black?
As Black, Karlheinz Stingl most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Karlheinz Stingl's FIDE rating?
Karlheinz Stingl is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Karlheinz Stingl played?
Our database contains 82 games by Karlheinz Stingl, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karlheinz Stingl?
82 games by Karlheinz Stingl 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.