Prepare against Stefan Blank
DEU · World #87,715 classical · FIDE ID 24619620
When preparing against Stefan Blank, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Stefan Blank, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Blank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Blank 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 | 1,766 | 2,072 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,852 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 87 | 57 | 96 | 36.3% |
| As White | 119 | 45 | 22 | 52 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 42 | 35 | 44 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Blank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Blank's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Blank usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Blank usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Blank usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Blank usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Blank usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Blank usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 48.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Stefan Blank's chess games
All 240 games by Stefan Blank in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 87 wins, 57 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Michael Becker | 2,310 | ch-Unterfranken M2 47th | B17 |
| Aug 2007 | Friedmar Schirm | 2,270 | 16th Apolda Open | E91 |
| Sep 2005 | Bernd Neubauer | 2,218 | Schwarzburg Open | A04 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerhard Franz | 2,160 | ch-Oberpfalz | E76 |
| Apr 2004 | Ralph Blum | 2,131 | ch-Hessen VM | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen VM | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,764 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 60th | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,890 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 61th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,776 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 47th | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,443 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 57th | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| 56th ch-Unterfranken M2 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 50th | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Blank's chess games?
240 games by Stefan Blank, from Jul 2004 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 Blank has played.
What does Stefan Blank play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Stefan Blank opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Blank answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stefan Blank play as White?
As White, Stefan Blank's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Knight Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Blank play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Blank most often plays: English Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Stefan Blank's FIDE rating?
Stefan Blank is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Stefan Blank played?
Our database contains 240 games by Stefan Blank, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 57 draws, 96 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Blank?
240 games by Stefan Blank 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.