Prepare against Martin Stierle
DEU · World #64,248 classical · FIDE ID 4675207
When preparing against Martin Stierle, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Martin Stierle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Stierle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Stierle 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 | 1,841 | 2,074 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,924 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 29 | 51 | 53 | 21.8% |
| As White | 69 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 9 | 25 | 30 | 14.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Stierle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Stierle's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 95.7% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Stierle usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Stierle usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Stierle usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stierle usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stierle usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 88.5% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 65.2% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Martin Stierle's chess games
All 133 games by Martin Stierle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 51 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | M. Mueller | 2,210 | 15th Berliner Sommer | D31 |
| Apr 2022 | Ulrich Kuempers | 2,098 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | E94 |
| Apr 2023 | Klaus Mertens | 2,073 | 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | E49 |
| Mar 2022 | Jan Haserodt | 2,004 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D85 |
| Jun 2011 | Alexander Nicolai | 1,936 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,967 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,888 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,042 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,843 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Stierle's chess games?
133 games by Martin Stierle, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Stierle has played.
What does Martin Stierle play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Martin Stierle opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Stierle answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Martin Stierle play as White?
As White, Martin Stierle's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Stierle play as Black?
As Black, Martin Stierle most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Martin Stierle's FIDE rating?
Martin Stierle is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Martin Stierle played?
Our database contains 133 games by Martin Stierle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 51 draws, 53 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Stierle?
133 games by Martin Stierle 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.