Prepare against Lars ter Stal
DEU · World #48,958 classical · FIDE ID 12965200
Our database contains 115 games by Lars ter Stal, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars ter Stal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars ter Stal 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 | 1,897 | 1,897 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 51 | 18 | 46 | 44.3% |
| As White | 60 | 30 | 8 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 21 | 10 | 24 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars ter Stal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars ter Stal's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 80.0% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.7% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nc3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Stal usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 77.8% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Lars ter Stal's chess games
All 115 games by Lars ter Stal in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Justus Bargsten | 2,238 | ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | C50 |
| Jul 2019 | Pekka Sopanen | 1,932 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | B07 |
| Jan 2026 | Thorsten Oest | 1,929 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B50 |
| Jan 2026 | Jannik Rothenberg | 1,913 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | C10 |
| Jan 2018 | Mathias Gehrke | 1,731 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 34 | 19 | 1,478 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2014 | 32 | 18 | 959 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,672 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,063 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 900 |
| ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,010 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,313 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars ter Stal's chess games?
115 games by Lars ter Stal, from Feb 2016 to Aug 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 Lars ter Stal has played.
What does Lars ter Stal play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Lars ter Stal opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars ter Stal answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Lars ter Stal play as White?
As White, Lars ter Stal's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars ter Stal play as Black?
As Black, Lars ter Stal most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Lars ter Stal's FIDE rating?
Lars ter Stal is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lars ter Stal played?
Our database contains 115 games by Lars ter Stal, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars ter Stal?
115 games by Lars ter Stal 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.