Prepare against Stefan Inhoven
DEU · World #16,758 classical · FIDE ID 4652673
Our database contains 225 games by Stefan Inhoven, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Inhoven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Inhoven 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 | 2,087 | 2,231 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,087 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 64 | 67 | 94 | 28.4% |
| As White | 110 | 44 | 30 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 115 | 20 | 37 | 58 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Inhoven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Inhoven's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 57.3% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 24.5% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Inhoven usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Inhoven usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Inhoven usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Inhoven usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Inhoven usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Inhoven usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 30.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 15.1% | 68.8% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 15.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.2% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.2% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.4% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 34.9% | 26.7% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Stefan Inhoven's chess games
All 225 games by Stefan Inhoven in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 64 wins, 67 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Grigory Bogdanovich | 2,319 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | A04 |
| Jun 2009 | Bernd Schneider | 2,300 | ch-Baden Open | A47 |
| Dec 2016 | Stefan Buecker | 2,295 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | A43 |
| Nov 1997 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,280 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D11 |
| Apr 2003 | Christian Ketterer | 2,271 | ch-Baden BM | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1992 | 20 | 9 | 2,115 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-Baden | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 10 | 3.5 | – |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,241 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Inhoven's chess games?
225 games by Stefan Inhoven, from Jul 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 Inhoven has played.
What does Stefan Inhoven play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Stefan Inhoven opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Inhoven answers 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Stefan Inhoven play as White?
As White, Stefan Inhoven's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Inhoven play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Inhoven most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Mikenas Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Stefan Inhoven's FIDE rating?
Stefan Inhoven is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Stefan Inhoven played?
Our database contains 225 games by Stefan Inhoven, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 67 draws, 94 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Inhoven?
225 games by Stefan Inhoven 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.