Prepare against Stefan Bosbach
DEU · World #18,543 classical · FIDE ID 24605530
When preparing against Stefan Bosbach, expect 1.e4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 66 games by Stefan Bosbach, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Bosbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Bosbach 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 | 2,071 | 2,217 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 28.8% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Bosbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Bosbach's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 36.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Stefan Bosbach's chess games
All 66 games by Stefan Bosbach in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,395 | Oberliga Mittelrhein 9394 | C26 |
| Sep 2016 | Ingo Cordts | 2,239 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | C26 |
| Dec 2016 | Karsten Keller | 2,130 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | A80 |
| Apr 2017 | Kuno Thiel | 2,102 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | A17 |
| Dec 2015 | Cyrill Schipp | 2,044 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,896 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,182 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,076 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| Oberliga Mittelrhein 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,222 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 1991 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Oberliga Mittelrhein 9495 | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,037 |
| Cagnes sur Mer Open | 1989 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Bosbach's chess games?
66 games by Stefan Bosbach, from Oct 2003 to Oct 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 Bosbach has played.
What does Stefan Bosbach play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Stefan Bosbach opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Bosbach answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Stefan Bosbach play as White?
As White, Stefan Bosbach's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Bosbach play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Bosbach most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Stefan Bosbach's FIDE rating?
Stefan Bosbach is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Stefan Bosbach played?
Our database contains 66 games by Stefan Bosbach, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Bosbach?
66 games by Stefan Bosbach 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.