Prepare against Robert Stern
United Kingdom · World #22,561 classical · FIDE ID 439983
Our database contains 56 games by Robert Stern, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Stern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert 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 | 2,036 | 2,036 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,932 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,974 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 35.7% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Stern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Stern's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Stern usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Stern usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Robert Stern's chess games
All 56 games by Robert Stern in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Natasha K Regan | 2,018 | 8th London Classic U2050-B | A10 |
| Dec 2017 | Ben Keohane | 1,986 | 9th London Classic Open U2050 | B21 |
| Dec 2018 | Julien M Shepley | 1,970 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Klaus Baerthel | 1,927 | 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Frank Boettcher | 1,881 | 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,081 |
| 7th London Classic CSC Open U2000 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,730 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,884 |
| 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,662 |
| 9th London Classic Open U2050 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,054 |
| ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,771 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Stern's chess games?
56 games by Robert Stern, from Feb 2014 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 Robert Stern has played.
What does Robert Stern play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Robert Stern opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Stern answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Robert Stern play as White?
As White, Robert Stern's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Stern play as Black?
As Black, Robert Stern most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Robert Stern's FIDE rating?
Robert Stern is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Robert Stern played?
Our database contains 56 games by Robert Stern, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Stern?
56 games by Robert 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.