Prepare against Philipp Stern
DEU · World #31,698 classical · FIDE ID 12976407
Our database contains 66 games by Philipp Stern, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Stern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Stern 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 | 1,976 | 1,995 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,924 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,987 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 12 | 28 | 39.4% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Stern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Stern's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Stern usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Philipp Stern's chess games
All 66 games by Philipp Stern in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Olaf Pienski | 2,025 | ch-Bremen | B58 |
| Dec 2018 | Arnd Hochhuth | 1,943 | Bremen Silvester Open | D46 |
| Apr 2019 | Thorsten Meyer | 1,938 | ch-Bremen | A38 |
| Mar 2018 | Anastasia Erofeev | 1,936 | ch-Bremen Open | C95 |
| Mar 2018 | Thomas Gebur | 1,889 | ch-Bremen Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2019 | 21 | 11 | 1,870 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 19 | 9 | 1,812 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,937 |
| 6th Prague Summer Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| 1st DSOL 05 Liga Gr-A | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,560 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Stern's chess games?
66 games by Philipp Stern, from May 2015 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 Philipp Stern has played.
What does Philipp Stern play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Philipp Stern opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Stern answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Philipp Stern play as White?
As White, Philipp Stern's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Stern play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Stern most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Philipp Stern's FIDE rating?
Philipp Stern is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Philipp Stern played?
Our database contains 66 games by Philipp Stern, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Stern?
66 games by Philipp Stern 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.