Prepare against Stefan Donecker
DEU · World #87,362 classical · FIDE ID 24628336
When preparing against Stefan Donecker, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (41%).
Our database contains 89 games by Stefan Donecker, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Donecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Donecker 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 | 1,767 | 1,921 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,771 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,792 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 17 | 28 | 44 | 19.1% |
| As White | 43 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Donecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Donecker's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 34.9% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 12 | 27.9% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 7 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Donecker usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Donecker usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Donecker usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Donecker usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Donecker usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Donecker usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Stefan Donecker's chess games
All 89 games by Stefan Donecker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Michael Gude | 1,729 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A40 |
| Nov 2016 | Felicitas Ophelia Koellner | 1,670 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Lutz Dieter Kuenne | 1,546 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | A46 |
| Aug 2017 | David Goodwin | 1,518 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | A07 |
| Aug 2019 | Ernst Machwirth | 1,388 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Wiesbaden Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,125 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,156 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 1,892 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,577 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,607 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,506 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Donecker's chess games?
89 games by Stefan Donecker, from Jul 2005 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 Donecker has played.
What does Stefan Donecker play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Stefan Donecker opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.e3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Donecker answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Stefan Donecker play as White?
As White, Stefan Donecker's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Donecker play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Donecker most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Stefan Donecker's FIDE rating?
Stefan Donecker is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Stefan Donecker played?
Our database contains 89 games by Stefan Donecker, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Donecker?
89 games by Stefan Donecker 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.