Prepare against Stefan Grasser
DEU · World #87,026 classical · FIDE ID 24626376
When preparing against Stefan Grasser, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 219 games by Stefan Grasser, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Grasser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Grasser 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 | 1,768 | 1,898 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 72 | 49 | 98 | 32.9% |
| As White | 107 | 45 | 26 | 36 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 112 | 27 | 23 | 62 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Grasser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Grasser's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 60 | 56.1% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 38 | 35.5% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Grasser usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Grasser usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Grasser usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grasser usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Grasser usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Grasser usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 41.4% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 5 | 17.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Stefan Grasser's chess games
All 219 games by Stefan Grasser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 72 wins, 49 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Peter Thuerauf | 1,999 | 4th ch-Nuremberg Open | D10 |
| Sep 2008 | Philip Schwertler | 1,945 | 10th Nuremberg Zabo Open | A10 |
| Sep 2001 | Rolf Boss | 1,933 | 3rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | A54 |
| Jun 2006 | Achim Diehl | 1,914 | 06th ch-Nuremberg Open | A36 |
| Apr 2007 | Manfred Holl | 1,892 | ch-Mittelfranken QT 56th | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 1,680 |
| 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,833 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Nord | 1996 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,307 |
| 66th ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,720 |
| 53rd ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-Mittelfranken QT 56th | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
| Mittelfranken Mitte-ch 9798 | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 1,682 |
| 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Grasser's chess games?
219 games by Stefan Grasser, from Apr 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 Grasser has played.
What does Stefan Grasser play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Stefan Grasser opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Grasser answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...b5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Stefan Grasser play as White?
As White, Stefan Grasser's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 57.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Grasser play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Grasser most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Stefan Grasser's FIDE rating?
Stefan Grasser is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Stefan Grasser played?
Our database contains 219 games by Stefan Grasser, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 49 draws, 98 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Grasser?
219 games by Stefan Grasser 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.