Prepare against Stefan Graf
CHE · World #97,430 classical · FIDE ID 1319221
When preparing against Stefan Graf, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 36 games by Stefan Graf, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Graf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Graf 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 | 1,737 | 1,774 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 19.4% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Graf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Graf's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Graf usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Graf usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Graf usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Graf's chess games
All 36 games by Stefan Graf in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Kai Kluss | 2,225 | 10th Wuerzburg Open | D24 |
| Nov 2011 | Tomas Pupak | 1,968 | chT1W-SVK 1112 | A46 |
| Jan 2000 | Herbert Schuele | 1,955 | Regionalliga SW 9900 | B92 |
| Nov 2012 | Helmut Strobl | 1,820 | 15th Lugano Open | D32 |
| Oct 2021 | Mattia Cusini | 1,365 | 10th Lugano Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Lugano Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,709 |
| Regionalliga SW 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 1,632 |
| 10th Wuerzburg Open | 1994 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,350 |
| 6th Lugano New Open | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,670 |
| Lugano Open | 2007 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,643 |
| 10th Lugano Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,635 |
| chT1W-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,054 |
| Regionalliga SW 9697 | 1997 | 1 | 1 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Graf's chess games?
36 games by Stefan Graf, from Jan 2010 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 Graf has played.
What does Stefan Graf play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Stefan Graf opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Graf answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Stefan Graf play as White?
As White, Stefan Graf's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Graf play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Graf most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Stefan Graf's FIDE rating?
Stefan Graf is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Stefan Graf played?
Our database contains 36 games by Stefan Graf, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Graf?
36 games by Stefan Graf 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.