Prepare against Stefan Junker
DEU · World #62,194 classical · FIDE ID 1270442
When preparing against Stefan Junker, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (54%).
Our database contains 98 games by Stefan Junker, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Junker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Junker 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 | 1,848 | 1,870 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,801 | 1,869 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 33 | 23 | 42 | 33.7% |
| As White | 53 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 8 | 27 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Junker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Junker's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 52.8% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 24 | 45.3% | 64.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Junker usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Junker usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Junker usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Junker usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Junker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Junker usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 52.4% | 18.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Stefan Junker's chess games
All 98 games by Stefan Junker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 33 wins, 23 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Peter Borgmann | 1,934 | Solingen Open B | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Ramona Neumann | 1,766 | chT-Harburg H 7th | C00 |
| Dec 2009 | Waldemar Peters | 1,761 | Enger Knappen Cup Open B | D15 |
| Oct 2010 | Roman Staniek | 1,611 | 7th Lippe Cup B | C01 |
| Apr 2017 | Gottfried Schoppe | 1,608 | 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,559 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| Solingen Open B | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,649 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,858 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,879 |
| Enger Knappen Cup Open B | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,681 |
| 08th Eschborn Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,756 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Junker's chess games?
98 games by Stefan Junker, from Jul 2009 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 Junker has played.
What does Stefan Junker play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Stefan Junker opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Junker answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stefan Junker play as White?
As White, Stefan Junker's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Junker play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Junker most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Stefan Junker's FIDE rating?
Stefan Junker is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess and 1,801 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Stefan Junker played?
Our database contains 98 games by Stefan Junker, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 42 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Junker?
98 games by Stefan Junker 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.