Prepare against Stefan Holuba
DEU · World #98,010 classical · FIDE ID 34667520
When preparing against Stefan Holuba, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Stefan Holuba, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Holuba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Holuba 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 | 1,736 | 1,902 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,740 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 7 | 23 | 26.8% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Holuba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Holuba's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Holuba usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Holuba usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Holuba usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Holuba's chess games
All 41 games by Stefan Holuba in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Charles-Roy Reiser | 1,930 | Augsburg Afro Open | A48 |
| Mar 2003 | Christian Mathes | 1,317 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2001 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,877 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,864 |
| 12th Wuerzburg Open | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,142 |
| 3rd Freundschachts Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,472 |
| 13th Wuerzburg Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Holuba's chess games?
41 games by Stefan Holuba, from Sep 2023 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 Holuba has played.
What does Stefan Holuba play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Stefan Holuba opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Holuba answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Holuba play as White?
As White, Stefan Holuba's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Holuba play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Holuba most often plays: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Stefan Holuba's FIDE rating?
Stefan Holuba is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (May 2024).
How many games has Stefan Holuba played?
Our database contains 41 games by Stefan Holuba, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Holuba?
41 games by Stefan Holuba 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.