Prepare against Robert Stein
FM · DEU · World #1,796 classical · FIDE ID 12921084
When preparing against Robert Stein, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 557 games by Robert Stein, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Stein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Stein 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 | 2,394 | 2,429 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,313 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,394 | 2,444 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 240 | 181 | 136 | 43.1% |
| As White | 275 | 133 | 85 | 57 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 282 | 107 | 96 | 79 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Stein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Stein's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 61.5% | 65.7% |
| e4 | 57 | 20.7% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 17.8% | 62.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Stein usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stein usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Stein usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stein usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 109 | 83.2% | 59.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 7.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.8% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 53.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 47 | 46.1% | 47.9% |
Robert Stein's chess games
All 557 games by Robert Stein in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 240 wins, 181 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 48 | 24/11/13 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 5/15/6 | 19.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,671 | ch-GER Blitz | C55 |
| Jun 2022 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,639 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B00 |
| May 2019 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,639 | ch-GER blitz | E11 |
| Aug 2021 | Rasmus Svane | 2,615 | ch-GER Blitz | D37 |
| Jun 2021 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,568 | Loeberitz Honorary Award | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 115 | 64.5 | 2,419 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,461 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2015 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,498 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,139 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1,878 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Stein's chess games?
557 games by Robert Stein, from Mar 2012 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 Robert Stein has played.
What does Robert Stein play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Robert Stein opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Stein answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Robert Stein play as White?
As White, Robert Stein's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Stein play as Black?
As Black, Robert Stein most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Robert Stein's FIDE rating?
Robert Stein is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,394 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Robert Stein played?
Our database contains 557 games by Robert Stein, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 181 draws, 136 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Stein?
557 games by Robert Stein 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.