Prepare against Stefan Erdmann
DEU · World #18,119 classical · FIDE ID 4663470
Our database contains 193 games by Stefan Erdmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Erdmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Erdmann 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 | 2,074 | 2,251 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,124 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,124 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 88 | 51 | 53 | 45.6% |
| As White | 101 | 53 | 22 | 26 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 92 | 35 | 29 | 27 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Erdmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Erdmann's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Erdmann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Erdmann usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Erdmann usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 94.6% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Stefan Erdmann's chess games
All 193 games by Stefan Erdmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 88 wins, 51 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/2 | 16.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Bjoern Kopp | 2,399 | Oberliga Sued W 0809 | A46 |
| Nov 2023 | Kateryna Dolzhikova | 2,323 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B30 |
| Nov 2023 | Klaus Klundt | 2,280 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E08 |
| Oct 2009 | Matthias Lang | 2,221 | Oberliga Sued W 0910 | B65 |
| Jul 2009 | Wolfgang jr. Rausch | 2,197 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,075 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,162 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,009 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Erdmann's chess games?
193 games by Stefan Erdmann, from Apr 2003 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 Erdmann has played.
What does Stefan Erdmann play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Stefan Erdmann opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Erdmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Stefan Erdmann play as White?
As White, Stefan Erdmann's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 57.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Erdmann play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Erdmann most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Stefan Erdmann's FIDE rating?
Stefan Erdmann is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Stefan Erdmann played?
Our database contains 193 games by Stefan Erdmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 51 draws, 53 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Erdmann?
193 games by Stefan Erdmann 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.