Prepare against Marco Stein
DEU · World #21,863 classical · FIDE ID 4650441
Our database contains 187 games by Marco Stein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Stein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Stein 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 | 2,042 | 2,163 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,126 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 71 | 55 | 61 | 38.0% |
| As White | 90 | 39 | 23 | 28 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Stein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Stein's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 95.6% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stein usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Stein usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stein usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Stein usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 87.2% | 45.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 60.6% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Marco Stein's chess games
All 187 games by Marco Stein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 71 wins, 55 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Oliver Koeller | 2,269 | 6th Bad Zwesten Open | B78 |
| Jan 1998 | Egenhard Mikoleizig | 2,210 | 4th Baunatal Open | A25 |
| Jan 2002 | Cedric Paci | 2,197 | 6th Bad Zwesten Open | A40 |
| Jan 2017 | Sebastian Boehme | 2,122 | 17th Bad Zwesten Open | D07 |
| Sep 2017 | Klaus Meulner | 2,117 | Zirndorf Cup | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 14 | 8 | 2,274 |
| 4th Bad Zwesten Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,340 |
| 1st Sauerland Stern Hotel Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 8th Bad Zwesten Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Stein's chess games?
187 games by Marco Stein, from Apr 2003 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 Marco Stein has played.
What does Marco Stein play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Marco Stein opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Stein answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marco Stein play as White?
As White, Marco Stein's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Stein play as Black?
As Black, Marco Stein most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Marco Stein's FIDE rating?
Marco Stein is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Marco Stein played?
Our database contains 187 games by Marco Stein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 55 draws, 61 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Stein?
187 games by Marco Stein 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.