Prepare against Stefan Fruebing
IM · DEU · World #4,237 classical · FIDE ID 4682165
Our database contains 634 games by Stefan Fruebing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Fruebing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Fruebing 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 | 2,297 | 2,423 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,410 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,383 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 634 | 224 | 237 | 173 | 35.3% |
| As White | 320 | 122 | 126 | 72 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 314 | 102 | 111 | 101 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Fruebing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Fruebing's side.
First moves as White (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 275 | 85.9% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 7.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 4.7% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fruebing usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fruebing usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Fruebing usually continues d4 (56.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fruebing usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fruebing usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Fruebing usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 73.9% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 42 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 20.9% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.9% | 61.1% |
Stefan Fruebing's chess games
All 634 games by Stefan Fruebing 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: 224 wins, 237 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 46 | 16/19/11 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 60 | 26/22/12 | 43.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,569 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | E76 |
| Jan 2009 | Pia Cramling | 2,548 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | A61 |
| Jun 2007 | Georg Meier | 2,506 | ch-GER Internet U25 Final | C41 |
| Feb 2018 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,496 | BL2-Nord 1718 | B07 |
| Oct 2011 | Romuald Mainka | 2,488 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U16 | 2004 | 27 | 17 | 1,971 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2000 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2002 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2006 | 18 | 12 | 2,326 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,160 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 2,244 |
| Bundesliga 2016-17 | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,466 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 13 | 5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Fruebing's chess games?
634 games by Stefan Fruebing, 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 Fruebing has played.
What does Stefan Fruebing play on the first move as White?
Across 320 games with White in our database, Stefan Fruebing opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Fruebing answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Stefan Fruebing play as White?
As White, Stefan Fruebing's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 320 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Fruebing play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Fruebing most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (60 games, 43.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Philidor (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Stefan Fruebing's FIDE rating?
Stefan Fruebing is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Stefan Fruebing played?
Our database contains 634 games by Stefan Fruebing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 237 draws, 173 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Fruebing?
634 games by Stefan Fruebing 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.