Prepare against Stefan Ellemann
DEU · World #30,729 classical · FIDE ID 1270106
Our database contains 79 games by Stefan Ellemann, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Ellemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Ellemann 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 | 1,981 | 2,045 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 20 | 26 | 33 | 25.3% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Ellemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Ellemann's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 39.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Ellemann usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ellemann usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ellemann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ellemann usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ellemann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ellemann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Stefan Ellemann's chess games
All 79 games by Stefan Ellemann 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: 20 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Daniel Siedentopf | 2,262 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | D12 |
| May 2022 | Torsten Schramm | 2,225 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | B00 |
| Mar 2017 | Georg von Zimmermann | 2,129 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | B19 |
| Jan 2020 | Michael Limpert | 2,128 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | E08 |
| Nov 2022 | Rainer Erler | 2,110 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,084 |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| 3rd Saale-Herbst Open | 2006 | 7 | 1 | 1,182 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,706 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Ellemann's chess games?
79 games by Stefan Ellemann, 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 Ellemann has played.
What does Stefan Ellemann play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Stefan Ellemann opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Ellemann answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stefan Ellemann play as White?
As White, Stefan Ellemann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Ellemann play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Ellemann most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Stefan Ellemann's FIDE rating?
Stefan Ellemann is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Stefan Ellemann played?
Our database contains 79 games by Stefan Ellemann, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Ellemann?
79 games by Stefan Ellemann 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.