Prepare against Michael Stierhof
DEU · World #32,140 classical · FIDE ID 34604405
Our database contains 124 games by Michael Stierhof, covering Nov 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Stierhof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Stierhof 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 | 1,974 | 2,010 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,048 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,135 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 44 | 38 | 42 | 35.5% |
| As White | 62 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Stierhof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Stierhof's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 56.5% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 20 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Stierhof usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Stierhof usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Stierhof usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stierhof usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Stierhof usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Stierhof usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 57.1% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Michael Stierhof's chess games
All 124 games by Michael Stierhof in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - 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: 44 wins, 38 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Sandor Biro | 2,340 | Regionalliga NO 9798 | B27 |
| Jan 1995 | Jaroslav Vojtech | 2,285 | Landesliga Nord 9596 | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Jiri Salac | 2,195 | Landesliga Nord 9596 | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Ralph Schroll | 2,190 | Regionalliga NO 9697 | E95 |
| Jan 1999 | Thomas Gietl | 2,176 | Regionalliga NO 9899 | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,866 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,918 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,933 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| Landesliga Nord 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 6 | 2,352 |
| Regionalliga NO 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| Regionalliga NO 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Stierhof's chess games?
124 games by Michael Stierhof, from Nov 2020 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 Stierhof has played.
What does Michael Stierhof play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Michael Stierhof opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Stierhof answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Stierhof play as White?
As White, Michael Stierhof's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Stierhof play as Black?
As Black, Michael Stierhof most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Michael Stierhof's FIDE rating?
Michael Stierhof is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Michael Stierhof played?
Our database contains 124 games by Michael Stierhof, covering Nov 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 38 draws, 42 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Stierhof?
124 games by Michael Stierhof 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.