Prepare against Michel Stehning
DEU · World #61,394 classical · FIDE ID 34636030
When preparing against Michel Stehning, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Michel Stehning, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michel Stehning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Stehning 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 | 1,851 | 1,851 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,782 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,876 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Stehning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Stehning's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Stehning usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stehning usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Stehning usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Stehning usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Michel Stehning's chess games
All 48 games by Michel Stehning in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Gernot Klein | 1,950 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | D02 |
| May 2026 | Finja Stelter | 1,769 | ODJM B | D02 |
| May 2026 | Paul Klugkist | 1,754 | ODJM B | A45 |
| Oct 2025 | Verena Rotermund | 1,738 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Dorothee Moench | 1,736 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| Bad Soden U14 Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 962 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,818 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,345 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,643 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Stehning's chess games?
48 games by Michel Stehning, from Feb 2023 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 Michel Stehning has played.
What does Michel Stehning play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michel Stehning opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Stehning answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Stehning play as White?
As White, Michel Stehning's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Stehning play as Black?
As Black, Michel Stehning most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michel Stehning's FIDE rating?
Michel Stehning is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michel Stehning played?
Our database contains 48 games by Michel Stehning, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Stehning?
48 games by Michel Stehning 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.