Prepare against Siegfried Stein
DEU · World #89,968 classical · FIDE ID 12995037
When preparing against Siegfried Stein, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 114 games by Siegfried Stein, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siegfried Stein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegfried 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 | 1,759 | 1,856 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 32 | 30 | 52 | 28.1% |
| As White | 63 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 51 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegfried Stein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegfried Stein's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 95.2% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Stein usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Stein usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stein usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stein usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
Siegfried Stein's chess games
All 114 games by Siegfried Stein in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 32 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Jens Kutschke | 1,985 | ch-Berlin QT | C02 |
| Aug 2017 | Horst Keusch | 1,976 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C02 |
| Aug 2015 | Wolfram Steiner | 1,968 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C02 |
| Jun 2019 | Patrick Groot | 1,964 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Andre Jaeger | 1,962 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,888 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,548 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegfried Stein's chess games?
114 games by Siegfried Stein, from Sep 2014 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 Siegfried Stein has played.
What does Siegfried Stein play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Siegfried Stein opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegfried Stein answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Siegfried Stein play as White?
As White, Siegfried Stein's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegfried Stein play as Black?
As Black, Siegfried Stein most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Siegfried Stein's FIDE rating?
Siegfried Stein is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Siegfried Stein played?
Our database contains 114 games by Siegfried Stein, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegfried Stein?
114 games by Siegfried 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.