Prepare against Stefan Botz
Argentina · World #40,346 classical · FIDE ID 199141
Our database contains 38 games by Stefan Botz, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Botz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Botz 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 | 1,933 | 1,935 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,982 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 52.6% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Botz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Botz's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Botz usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Botz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Botz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Botz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Stefan Botz's chess games
All 38 games by Stefan Botz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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, 1 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Mariano Ostoich | 2,081 | 73rd Villa Ballester Open | B96 |
| Oct 2022 | Franco Quezada | 2,011 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | B77 |
| Oct 2022 | Angel Nathanael Montiel | 1,963 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | C79 |
| Oct 2022 | Adrian Battan | 1,947 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | C50 |
| Sep 2024 | Jesus Esteban Alvarez | 1,891 | Montecarlo Terrazas del Parana Open | A93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,961 |
| San Antonio de Obligado Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
| Montecarlo Terrazas del Parana Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,906 |
| 1st Obera Easter Open | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,508 |
| 72nd Villa Ballester Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,753 |
| BA CHESS BLITZ FEBRERO 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Botz's chess games?
38 games by Stefan Botz, from Mar 2020 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 Stefan Botz has played.
What does Stefan Botz play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Stefan Botz opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Botz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Stefan Botz play as White?
As White, Stefan Botz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Botz play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Botz most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Stefan Botz's FIDE rating?
Stefan Botz is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Stefan Botz played?
Our database contains 38 games by Stefan Botz, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 1 draws, 17 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Botz?
38 games by Stefan Botz 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.