Prepare against Stefan Jess
DEU · World #61,065 classical · FIDE ID 4656857
When preparing against Stefan Jess, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Stefan Jess, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Jess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Jess 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 | 1,852 | 1,969 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,920 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 28.9% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Jess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Jess's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Jess usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Jess usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Jess usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Stefan Jess's chess games
All 38 games by Stefan Jess in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Michael Coenen | 2,273 | 20th Goch Open | C29 |
| Aug 2024 | Lutz Weisskopf | 2,026 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B76 |
| Aug 2024 | Michel Loheide | 1,975 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C70 |
| Oct 2004 | Hans Hoedemaekers | 1,826 | 15th Goch Open | B01 |
| Sep 2011 | Nils Vonhoff | 1,751 | 22nd Goch Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,825 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,708 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,896 |
| 15th Goch Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,884 |
| 16th Goch Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,028 |
| 8th Werther Schloss Open B | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,755 |
| 21st Travemuende Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Jess's chess games?
38 games by Stefan Jess, from Apr 2004 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 Jess has played.
What does Stefan Jess play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Stefan Jess opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Jess answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Jess play as White?
As White, Stefan Jess's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Jess play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Jess most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Stefan Jess's FIDE rating?
Stefan Jess is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Stefan Jess played?
Our database contains 38 games by Stefan Jess, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Jess?
38 games by Stefan Jess 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.