Prepare against Stefan Herb
DEU · World #25,450 classical · FIDE ID 4627903
Our database contains 227 games by Stefan Herb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Herb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Herb 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 | 2,015 | 2,169 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,152 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,176 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 76 | 61 | 90 | 33.5% |
| As White | 120 | 50 | 27 | 43 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 107 | 26 | 34 | 47 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Herb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Herb's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 73.3% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 19.2% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Herb usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Herb usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Herb usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Herb usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Herb usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Herb usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 32.6% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.9% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 80.6% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Stefan Herb's chess games
All 227 games by Stefan Herb 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: 76 wins, 61 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Jose Maria Lerch Gallemi | 2,311 | Augsburg Afro Open | A03 |
| Mar 2003 | Dmitry Ter-Minasjan | 2,281 | Oberliga Bayern 0203 | E14 |
| Dec 1996 | Andreas Zach | 2,240 | Landesliga Sued 9697 | C14 |
| Oct 2017 | Christian Grawe | 2,214 | Landesliga Sued 1718 | A09 |
| Jan 2017 | Claus Pitschka | 2,211 | Landesliga Sued 1617 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| Landesliga Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| Regionalliga SW 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,184 |
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Regionalliga SW 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Landesliga Sued 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Herb's chess games?
227 games by Stefan Herb, 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 Herb has played.
What does Stefan Herb play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Stefan Herb opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Herb answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Stefan Herb play as White?
As White, Stefan Herb's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Herb play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Herb most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Stefan Herb's FIDE rating?
Stefan Herb is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stefan Herb played?
Our database contains 227 games by Stefan Herb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 61 draws, 90 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Herb?
227 games by Stefan Herb 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.