Prepare against Stefan Flesch
DEU · World #30,833 classical · FIDE ID 24647918
Our database contains 70 games by Stefan Flesch, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Flesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Flesch 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 | 2,176 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,097 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 30 | 29 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Flesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Flesch's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 62.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Flesch usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Flesch usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Flesch usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 70.0% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Flesch's chess games
All 70 games by Stefan Flesch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 30 wins, 29 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Tim Lammens | 2,251 | NRW Class1 0506 | A65 |
| Feb 2017 | Timo Kueppers | 2,202 | Solingen Karneval Open | E21 |
| Mar 2006 | Mathias Mroczek | 2,143 | NRW Class1 0506 | A84 |
| Feb 2017 | Joachim Kutzner | 2,043 | Solingen Karneval Open | B06 |
| Oct 2015 | Joerg Pentz | 1,985 | ch-Solingen | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 40 | 26.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,099 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,219 |
| Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,048 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,055 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,887 |
| NRW Class2 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,900 |
| NRW Class 0506 Playoff | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Flesch's chess games?
70 games by Stefan Flesch, from Oct 2006 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 Flesch has played.
What does Stefan Flesch play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Stefan Flesch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Flesch answers 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Stefan Flesch play as White?
As White, Stefan Flesch's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Flesch play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Flesch most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Stefan Flesch's FIDE rating?
Stefan Flesch is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Stefan Flesch played?
Our database contains 70 games by Stefan Flesch, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 29 draws, 11 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Flesch?
70 games by Stefan Flesch 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.