Prepare against Norbert Stull
Luxembourg · World #23,131 classical · FIDE ID 4000137
When preparing against Norbert Stull, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 13.7% over 51 games.
Our database contains 621 games by Norbert Stull, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Stull's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Stull 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 | 2,032 | 2,185 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,060 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 621 | 178 | 190 | 253 | 28.7% |
| As White | 321 | 107 | 111 | 103 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 300 | 71 | 79 | 150 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Stull's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Stull's side.
First moves as White (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 206 | 64.2% | 50.7% |
| c4 | 87 | 27.1% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 6.2% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.2% | 21.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Stull usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Stull usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Stull usually continues e4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Stull usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Stull usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Stull usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 60.4% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 52 | 36.1% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 97.0% | 37.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
Norbert Stull's chess games
All 621 games by Norbert Stull 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: 178 wins, 190 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 8/12/13 | 24.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 51 | 7/13/31 | 13.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 10/6/17 | 30.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 21 | 4/5/12 | 19.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,419 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | E70 |
| Jan 1987 | Ivan Hausner | 2,415 | 26th Luxembourg Open | A69 |
| Jul 1981 | Janez Barle | 2,410 | Biel-14 MTO Open | B91 |
| Jun 2007 | Anatoly A. Kremenietsky | 2,353 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | B07 |
| Jan 1979 | Bela Lengyel | 2,350 | Prague Metro | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Metro | 1979 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,123 |
| Zonal Pula | 1975 | 14 | 1 | – |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 13 | 8 | 2,354 |
| Lyon zt | 1990 | 12 | 0.5 | 2,100 |
| 24th Olympiad | 1980 | 12 | 9 | 2,560 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| 20th Wch Seniors | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Stull's chess games?
621 games by Norbert Stull, 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 Norbert Stull has played.
What does Norbert Stull play on the first move as White?
Across 321 games with White in our database, Norbert Stull opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Stull answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Norbert Stull play as White?
As White, Norbert Stull's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Stull play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Stull most often plays: Alekhine Defense (51 games, 13.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Norbert Stull's FIDE rating?
Norbert Stull is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Norbert Stull played?
Our database contains 621 games by Norbert Stull, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 190 draws, 253 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Stull?
621 games by Norbert Stull 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.