Prepare against Stefan Kirchner
DEU · World #110,071 classical · FIDE ID 12937851
When preparing against Stefan Kirchner, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 95 games by Stefan Kirchner, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kirchner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kirchner 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 | 1,701 | 1,718 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,708 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,615 | 1,699 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 31 | 20 | 44 | 32.6% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kirchner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kirchner's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 95.9% | 51.1% |
| e3 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kirchner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
Stefan Kirchner's chess games
All 95 games by Stefan Kirchner in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 31 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Thomas Libuda | 1,924 | 1st Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A46 |
| Jun 2022 | Hellmuth Lebermann | 1,903 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | C40 |
| Aug 2016 | Simon Erlekam | 1,799 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | C14 |
| Nov 2019 | Ottmar Bauer | 1,782 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B16 |
| Nov 2019 | Marcel Meyer-Jany | 1,777 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,513 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,438 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,466 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,639 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,324 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,354 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kirchner's chess games?
95 games by Stefan Kirchner, from Mar 2014 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 Kirchner has played.
What does Stefan Kirchner play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Stefan Kirchner opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kirchner answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...f5 (42% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kirchner play as White?
As White, Stefan Kirchner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kirchner play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kirchner most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Stefan Kirchner's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kirchner is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid and 1,615 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Stefan Kirchner played?
Our database contains 95 games by Stefan Kirchner, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kirchner?
95 games by Stefan Kirchner 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.