Prepare against Stefan Gottuk
FM · DEU · World #12,099 classical · FIDE ID 4605110
When preparing against Stefan Gottuk, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 18.4% over 38 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Stefan Gottuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Gottuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Gottuk 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 | 2,140 | 2,332 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,179 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,184 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 96 | 105 | 67 | 35.8% |
| As White | 143 | 59 | 52 | 32 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 125 | 37 | 53 | 35 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Gottuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Gottuk's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 66.4% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 44 | 30.8% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gottuk usually continues c3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gottuk usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Gottuk usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gottuk usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gottuk usually continues Bf4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gottuk usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 75.0% | 40.3% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 16.7% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 32 | 74.4% | 42.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Stefan Gottuk's chess games
All 268 games by Stefan Gottuk 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: 96 wins, 105 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 28 | 14/12/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 7/18/13 | 18.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Rene Stern | 2,445 | Oberliga Nord N 9697 | C54 |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Wolter | 2,335 | Oberliga Nord N 9495 | A81 |
| Jan 1996 | Matthias Bach | 2,330 | BL2-Nord 9596 | A91 |
| Jan 1997 | Olaf Steffens | 2,325 | Oberliga Nord N 9697 | B00 |
| Jan 1996 | Frank Kimpinsky | 2,295 | BL2-Nord 9596 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,402 |
| 126th ch-NZL Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,370 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Gottuk's chess games?
268 games by Stefan Gottuk, 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 Gottuk has played.
What does Stefan Gottuk play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Stefan Gottuk opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Gottuk answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Stefan Gottuk play as White?
As White, Stefan Gottuk's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Gottuk play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Gottuk most often plays: Dutch Defense (38 games, 18.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Stefan Gottuk's FIDE rating?
Stefan Gottuk is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stefan Gottuk played?
Our database contains 268 games by Stefan Gottuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 105 draws, 67 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Gottuk?
268 games by Stefan Gottuk 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.