Prepare against Stefan Kosanke
DEU · World #38,956 classical · FIDE ID 4671163
Our database contains 50 games by Stefan Kosanke, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kosanke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kosanke 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 | 1,940 | 2,044 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,961 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kosanke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kosanke's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Kosanke usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Kosanke usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kosanke usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kosanke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Stefan Kosanke's chess games
All 50 games by Stefan Kosanke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Bernd Westphal | 2,115 | 57th ch-Schleswig Holstein VM cand | D00 |
| Jul 2018 | Mohammed Reza Ghadimi | 2,108 | 31st Kiel Open | C05 |
| Mar 2018 | Juergen Kropp | 2,047 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Dieter Kakoschke | 2,024 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | D13 |
| Mar 2018 | Enrique Ruiz-Hampel | 2,022 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,033 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand A | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 57th ch-Schleswig Holstein VM cand | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,882 |
| GER CupT Qual | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kosanke's chess games?
50 games by Stefan Kosanke, from Jul 2008 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 Kosanke has played.
What does Stefan Kosanke play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Stefan Kosanke opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kosanke answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kosanke play as White?
As White, Stefan Kosanke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kosanke play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kosanke most often plays: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Stefan Kosanke's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kosanke is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Stefan Kosanke played?
Our database contains 50 games by Stefan Kosanke, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kosanke?
50 games by Stefan Kosanke 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.