Prepare against Marika Stiefel
DEU · World #138,611 classical · FIDE ID 24694924
When preparing against Marika Stiefel, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (63%).
Our database contains 52 games by Marika Stiefel, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marika Stiefel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marika Stiefel 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 | 1,624 | 1,740 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,630 | 1,630 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 17.3% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marika Stiefel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marika Stiefel's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 57.7% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 23.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Stiefel usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Stiefel usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Stiefel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stiefel usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stiefel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stiefel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Marika Stiefel's chess games
All 52 games by Marika Stiefel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Nico Schreiber | 1,844 | Rostock Open | A46 |
| Aug 2011 | Klaus Heyne | 1,477 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A43 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexandru Sandbrand | 1,360 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A03 |
| May 2012 | Marieke De Lange | 1,223 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D00 |
| May 2012 | Anton Kaiser | 1,192 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,558 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 12th Friedrichroda Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,249 |
| Rostock Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,560 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,289 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,271 |
| 12th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial B | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,636 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marika Stiefel's chess games?
52 games by Marika Stiefel, from Mar 2010 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 Marika Stiefel has played.
What does Marika Stiefel play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marika Stiefel opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marika Stiefel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Marika Stiefel play as White?
As White, Marika Stiefel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marika Stiefel play as Black?
As Black, Marika Stiefel most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marika Stiefel's FIDE rating?
Marika Stiefel is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,630 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Marika Stiefel played?
Our database contains 52 games by Marika Stiefel, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (17.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marika Stiefel?
52 games by Marika Stiefel 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.