Prepare against Stefan Joeres
DEU · World #7,291 classical · FIDE ID 12983160
Our database contains 245 games by Stefan Joeres, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Joeres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Joeres 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 | 2,219 | 2,266 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,219 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,383 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 102 | 72 | 71 | 41.6% |
| As White | 121 | 54 | 35 | 32 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 124 | 48 | 37 | 39 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Joeres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Joeres's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 92.6% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Joeres usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Joeres usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Joeres usually continues d3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Joeres usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Joeres usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Joeres usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 83.9% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 14.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 54.3% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 45.7% | 56.3% |
Stefan Joeres's chess games
All 245 games by Stefan Joeres in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 102 wins, 72 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Thomas Rodewis | 2,412 | GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | C05 |
| May 2025 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,412 | ch-GER Blitz | A49 |
| May 2025 | E Zuferi | 2,351 | ch-GER Blitz | E60 |
| Mar 2022 | Dorian Jaeggi | 2,345 | Oberliga Baden 2122 | B48 |
| May 2025 | Bernd Schneider | 2,339 | ch-GER Blitz | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 29 | 12.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2019 | 21 | 11 | 2,022 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 1,922 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 10 | 1,955 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,148 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,963 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,288 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Joeres's chess games?
245 games by Stefan Joeres, from Feb 2015 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 Joeres has played.
What does Stefan Joeres play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Stefan Joeres opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Joeres answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Stefan Joeres play as White?
As White, Stefan Joeres's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Joeres play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Joeres most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Stefan Joeres's FIDE rating?
Stefan Joeres is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Stefan Joeres played?
Our database contains 245 games by Stefan Joeres, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 72 draws, 71 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Joeres?
245 games by Stefan Joeres 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.