Prepare against Stefan Dzierzenga
DEU · World #11,972 classical · FIDE ID 24693987
When preparing against Stefan Dzierzenga, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Stefan Dzierzenga, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Dzierzenga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Dzierzenga 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 | 2,142 | 2,223 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,186 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 64 | 87 | 59 | 30.5% |
| As White | 110 | 35 | 45 | 30 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 100 | 29 | 42 | 29 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Dzierzenga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Dzierzenga's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 98.2% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dzierzenga usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Dzierzenga usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dzierzenga usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dzierzenga usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 20.8% | 55.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Stefan Dzierzenga's chess games
All 210 games by Stefan Dzierzenga in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 64 wins, 87 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Christian Braun | 2,392 | 27th EU-Cup | C11 |
| Jan 2014 | Guenter Moser | 2,357 | chT-AUT 1314 | D55 |
| Nov 2015 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,339 | chT2O-AUT 1516 | B22 |
| Apr 2018 | Jan Plachetka | 2,337 | chT2O-AUT 1718 | B82 |
| Nov 2015 | Michal Kujovic | 2,325 | chT2O-AUT 1516 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,095 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,914 |
| chT-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,195 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,083 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,090 |
| chT2O-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-GER int U20 | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,295 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Dzierzenga's chess games?
210 games by Stefan Dzierzenga, from Sep 2009 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 Dzierzenga has played.
What does Stefan Dzierzenga play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Stefan Dzierzenga opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Dzierzenga answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Dzierzenga play as White?
As White, Stefan Dzierzenga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Dzierzenga play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Dzierzenga most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Stefan Dzierzenga's FIDE rating?
Stefan Dzierzenga is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Stefan Dzierzenga played?
Our database contains 210 games by Stefan Dzierzenga, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 87 draws, 59 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Dzierzenga?
210 games by Stefan Dzierzenga 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.