Prepare against Stefan Engl
Italy · World #25,235 classical · FIDE ID 859745
Our database contains 58 games by Stefan Engl, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Engl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Engl 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 | 2,016 | 2,050 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,050 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 27.6% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Engl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Engl's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 39.5% |
| f4 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 39.5% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Engl usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Engl usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Engl usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Engl usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Engl usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Engl usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Stefan Engl's chess games
All 58 games by Stefan Engl in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Andre Spornberger | 2,307 | 3rd Ortisei Server24 Open | A85 |
| Aug 2014 | Marc Potterat | 2,165 | 2nd Omegna Open A | A90 |
| Oct 2015 | Gabriele Sardo | 2,155 | 37th Arco Open | A90 |
| Aug 2014 | Alfredo Cacciola | 2,148 | 2nd Omegna Open A | C18 |
| Oct 2015 | Davide Olivetti | 2,095 | 37th Arco Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,892 |
| Florence Open 6th | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,607 |
| 3rd Caldaro Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| 3rd Ortisei Server24 Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,245 |
| 7th Chioggia Open A | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,828 |
| 2nd Omegna Open A | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| 1st Caldaro Puntay Open A | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,914 |
| 2nd Arco Pasqua Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Engl's chess games?
58 games by Stefan Engl, from May 2012 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 Engl has played.
What does Stefan Engl play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Stefan Engl opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Engl answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Engl play as White?
As White, Stefan Engl's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Engl play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Engl most often plays: Horwitz Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Stefan Engl's FIDE rating?
Stefan Engl is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Stefan Engl played?
Our database contains 58 games by Stefan Engl, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Engl?
58 games by Stefan Engl 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.