Prepare against Stefan Haack
DEU · World #76,803 classical · FIDE ID 24614580
When preparing against Stefan Haack, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Stefan Haack, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Haack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Haack 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 | 1,800 | 1,995 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,872 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,852 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 76 | 55 | 98 | 33.2% |
| As White | 108 | 40 | 28 | 40 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 121 | 36 | 27 | 58 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Haack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Haack's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 86.1% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 12.0% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Haack usually continues c3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Haack usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Haack usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Haack usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Haack usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Haack usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 58.3% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 20.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Stefan Haack's chess games
All 229 games by Stefan Haack in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 76 wins, 55 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Thomas Rudolf | 2,226 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A02 |
| Sep 1999 | Klaus van Riesen | 2,131 | ch-Pinneberg Open | A31 |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Rudolf | 2,094 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C55 |
| Aug 2005 | Rolf Gehrke | 2,046 | ch-Pinneberg | A67 |
| Jul 2010 | Guenter Semmler | 2,022 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2000 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2018 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,856 |
| chA-Hamburg | 2019 | 15 | 11 | 1,923 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2009 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,649 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,024 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,673 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Haack's chess games?
229 games by Stefan Haack, from Jan 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 Haack has played.
What does Stefan Haack play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Stefan Haack opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Haack answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Stefan Haack play as White?
As White, Stefan Haack's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Haack play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Haack most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Stefan Haack's FIDE rating?
Stefan Haack is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Stefan Haack played?
Our database contains 229 games by Stefan Haack, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 55 draws, 98 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Haack?
229 games by Stefan Haack 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.