Prepare against Stefan Bromberger
GM · DEU · World #776 classical · FIDE ID 4635248
Our database contains 1,149 games by Stefan Bromberger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Bromberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Bromberger 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 | 2,475 | 2,556 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,511 | 2,535 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,149 | 455 | 455 | 239 | 39.6% |
| As White | 581 | 267 | 211 | 103 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 568 | 188 | 244 | 136 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Bromberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Bromberger's side.
First moves as White (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 48.9% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 247 | 42.5% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 8.3% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bromberger usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bromberger usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bromberger usually continues d4 (69.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bromberger usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bromberger usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Bromberger usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 203 | 74.9% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 52 | 19.2% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.3% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 75.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 44 | 21.5% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Stefan Bromberger's chess games
All 1,149 games by Stefan Bromberger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 455 wins, 455 draws, 239 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 59 | 26/22/11 | 44.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 55 | 28/19/8 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/12/3 | 42.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 14/9/2 | 56.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 10/8/1 | 52.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 37/22/15 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 10/17/12 | 25.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/13/9 | 35.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 28 | 4/17/7 | 14.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/14/6 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 2/13/7 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 4/13/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Markus Ragger | 2,674 | Bahia Feliz | D39 |
| Aug 2009 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,655 | Zuerich Jubilee Open | E32 |
| May 2017 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,648 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | E46 |
| Feb 2017 | Nils Grandelius | 2,642 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | B81 |
| Nov 2003 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,633 | 7th Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miercurea Ciuc | 2001 | 20 | 13 | 2,411 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Open | 1999 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,256 |
| Regensburg Open | 1997 | 16 | 10 | 2,378 |
| Neuhausen Open | 2008 | 15 | 10 | 2,382 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,467 |
| DLM U20 | 2002 | 14 | 11 | 2,448 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,453 |
| Bundesliga 2016-17 | 2017 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Bromberger's chess games?
1,149 games by Stefan Bromberger, from Apr 2003 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 Bromberger has played.
What does Stefan Bromberger play on the first move as White?
Across 581 games with White in our database, Stefan Bromberger opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Bromberger answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Stefan Bromberger play as White?
As White, Stefan Bromberger's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (59 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 581 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Bromberger play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Bromberger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 568 games.
What is Stefan Bromberger's FIDE rating?
Stefan Bromberger is currently rated 2,475 in classical chess, 2,511 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Stefan Bromberger played?
Our database contains 1,149 games by Stefan Bromberger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 455 wins, 455 draws, 239 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Bromberger?
1,149 games by Stefan Bromberger 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.