Prepare against Stefan Tabak
FM · NLD · World #19,979 classical · FIDE ID 1008048
Our database contains 388 games by Stefan Tabak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Tabak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Tabak 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 | 2,057 | 2,314 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,181 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,142 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 115 | 79 | 194 | 29.6% |
| As White | 198 | 62 | 38 | 98 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 190 | 53 | 41 | 96 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Tabak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Tabak's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 93.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tabak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tabak usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Tabak usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tabak usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Tabak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 78.0% | 40.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 16.5% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 49.1% | 53.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 20.0% | 40.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Stefan Tabak's chess games
All 388 games by Stefan Tabak 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: 115 wins, 79 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 11/4/18 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 1/5/10 | 6.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Maxim Novik | 2,434 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | B19 |
| Oct 2019 | Georg Seul | 2,411 | 23rd Hoogeveen Open | C44 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,398 | Titled Tue Late | B32 |
| Jun 2019 | Mark Haast | 2,391 | 46th Utrecht OKU Open | B06 |
| Jan 2024 | Kirill Kotlyar | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 171 | 57 | 2,060 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,089 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 2,138 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,473 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,904 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| 24th Hoogeveen Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,069 |
| 2nd KGSRL Masters | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Tabak's chess games?
388 games by Stefan Tabak, 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 Stefan Tabak has played.
What does Stefan Tabak play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Stefan Tabak opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Tabak answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Stefan Tabak play as White?
As White, Stefan Tabak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Tabak play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Tabak most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Stefan Tabak's FIDE rating?
Stefan Tabak is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Stefan Tabak played?
Our database contains 388 games by Stefan Tabak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 79 draws, 194 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Tabak?
388 games by Stefan Tabak 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.