Prepare against Paul Stuemer
DEU · World #23,976 classical · FIDE ID 4635841
When preparing against Paul Stuemer, expect 1.Nf3 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 392 games by Paul Stuemer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Paul Stuemer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Stuemer 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 | 2,026 | 2,178 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 392 | 152 | 117 | 123 | 38.8% |
| As White | 191 | 80 | 59 | 52 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 201 | 72 | 58 | 71 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Stuemer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Stuemer's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 127 | 66.5% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 55 | 28.8% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Stuemer usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stuemer usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Stuemer usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Stuemer usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Stuemer usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Stuemer usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Paul Stuemer's chess games
All 392 games by Paul Stuemer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 152 wins, 117 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 38 | 20/10/8 | 52.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 14/15/7 | 38.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Colle System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,546 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E63 |
| Jul 2008 | Jan-Willem De Jong | 2,479 | 31st Ghent Taminco Open | A13 |
| Nov 2015 | Christoph Schild | 2,368 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A37 |
| Feb 2006 | Martin Alexander Becker | 2,353 | 08th Nord West Cup | E94 |
| Jan 1986 | Vladimir Budde | 2,345 | Dortmund Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 12 | 7 | 2,411 |
| 1st Pyramiden Franken Cup | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 I | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,317 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| Gotha Open 8th | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Stuemer's chess games?
392 games by Paul Stuemer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Paul Stuemer has played.
What does Paul Stuemer play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Paul Stuemer opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Stuemer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Stuemer play as White?
As White, Paul Stuemer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (38 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Stuemer play as Black?
As Black, Paul Stuemer most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Paul Stuemer's FIDE rating?
Paul Stuemer is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Paul Stuemer played?
Our database contains 392 games by Paul Stuemer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 117 draws, 123 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Stuemer?
392 games by Paul Stuemer 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.