Prepare against Michael Stieber
DEU · World #47,083 classical · FIDE ID 4687671
Our database contains 121 games by Michael Stieber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Stieber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Stieber 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 | 1,905 | 2,068 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 41 | 48 | 32 | 33.9% |
| As White | 65 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Stieber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Stieber's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 100.0% | 63.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Stieber usually continues c3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Stieber usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Stieber usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 31.8% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Michael Stieber's chess games
All 121 games by Michael Stieber 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: 41 wins, 48 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Peter Hubert | 2,034 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0304 | A50 |
| Sep 2003 | Christian Schwahn | 2,017 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0304 | C52 |
| Jan 1999 | Hartmut Moritz | 1,990 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 9900 | C01 |
| Nov 2009 | Ralf Gebert-Vangeel | 1,935 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | C84 |
| Jan 1999 | Karlheinz Winter | 1,932 | Tierpark Open 3rd | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 1,802 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 2,060 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Stieber's chess games?
121 games by Michael Stieber, 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 Michael Stieber has played.
What does Michael Stieber play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Michael Stieber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Stieber answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Stieber play as White?
As White, Michael Stieber's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Stieber play as Black?
As Black, Michael Stieber most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Michael Stieber's FIDE rating?
Michael Stieber is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Michael Stieber played?
Our database contains 121 games by Michael Stieber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 48 draws, 32 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Stieber?
121 games by Michael Stieber 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.