Prepare against Marc Stoering
DEU · World #35,177 classical · FIDE ID 24625639
When preparing against Marc Stoering, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Marc Stoering, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marc Stoering's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Stoering 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 | 1,959 | 2,074 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,969 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 110 rated games against 106 different opponents, across 24 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 68 | 18 | 31 | 19 | 26.5% | 1,931 | 1,901 | 5 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 55.6% | 1,721 | 1,721 | 3 |
| Blitz | 33 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 24.2% | 2,081 | 1,947 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 27 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 40 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 40.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,838 | 2,238 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,911 | 1,911 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,947 | 1,947 |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1,791 | 1,791 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2,024 | 1,874 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,035 | 2,035 |
| 2018 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1,935 | 1,888 |
| 2016 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 2,152 | 1,952 |
| 2015 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1,869 | 1,969 |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1,873 | 1,873 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1,994 | 1,880 |
Where Marc Stoering has played
Germany (22) · Belgium (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Stoering's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Stoering's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Stoering usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Stoering usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Stoering usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Stoering usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g5 (14% of these games) — Stoering usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stoering usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Marc Stoering's chess games
All 33 games by Marc Stoering in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Joachim Stork | 1,887 | 8th Werther Schloss Open B | A90 |
| Mar 2002 | Matthias Terwey | 1,849 | 8th Werther Schloss Open B | B21 |
| Mar 1998 | Andreas Hoffmann | 1,685 | 4th Werther Schloss Open | C00 |
| Dec 2015 | Markus Hufnagel | 1,680 | 3rd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | A36 |
| Dec 2015 | Guenther Grunwald | 1,665 | 3rd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Bad Zwesten Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,148 |
| 4th Werther Schloss Open | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
| 3rd Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| 1st DSOL 01 Liga Gr-D | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,841 |
| 8th Werther Schloss Open B | 2002 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
| Unna Open | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,828 |
| 9th Herne UFO Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,894 |
| 5th Herne Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Stoering's chess games?
33 games by Marc Stoering, from Jan 2005 to Oct 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 Marc Stoering has played.
What does Marc Stoering play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Marc Stoering opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Stoering answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Marc Stoering play as White?
As White, Marc Stoering's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Stoering play as Black?
As Black, Marc Stoering most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Marc Stoering's FIDE rating?
Marc Stoering is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Marc Stoering played?
Our database contains 33 games by Marc Stoering, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Stoering?
33 games by Marc Stoering 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.