Prepare against Stefan Liepold
DEU · World #20,152 classical · FIDE ID 4613805
Our database contains 732 games by Stefan Liepold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Liepold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Liepold 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 | 2,056 | 2,297 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,192 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,147 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 732 | 278 | 248 | 206 | 38.0% |
| As White | 366 | 159 | 114 | 93 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 366 | 119 | 134 | 113 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Liepold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Liepold's side.
First moves as White (366 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 363 | 99.2% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Liepold usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Liepold usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Liepold usually continues d4 (58.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Liepold usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Liepold usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 141 | 85.5% | 49.6% |
| c5 | 22 | 13.3% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 87.6% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 12.4% | 50.0% |
Stefan Liepold's chess games
All 732 games by Stefan Liepold in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 278 wins, 248 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 55 | 24/17/14 | 43.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 16/8/7 | 51.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 4/12/1 | 23.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 59 | 23/22/14 | 39.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 8/17/15 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Li Min Peng | 2,498 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B00 |
| Nov 2016 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,444 | BL2-Ost 1617 | A28 |
| Dec 2014 | Tamas Petenyi | 2,442 | 23rd Donau Open | C08 |
| Dec 2009 | Stanislav Cifka | 2,423 | Donau Open 18th | D24 |
| Oct 2016 | Heiko Machelett | 2,409 | BL2-Ost 1617 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken | 2013 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 27 | 17 | 2,248 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 2,252 |
| Landesliga Nord 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| ch-Mittelfranken M1 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
| ch-Bayern 71st | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| 57th chT-Mittelfranken | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| BL2-Sued 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Liepold's chess games?
732 games by Stefan Liepold, from Apr 2003 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 Liepold has played.
What does Stefan Liepold play on the first move as White?
Across 366 games with White in our database, Stefan Liepold opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Liepold answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Stefan Liepold play as White?
As White, Stefan Liepold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 366 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Liepold play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Liepold most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (59 games, 39.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (40 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 366 games.
What is Stefan Liepold's FIDE rating?
Stefan Liepold is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Stefan Liepold played?
Our database contains 732 games by Stefan Liepold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 248 draws, 206 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Liepold?
732 games by Stefan Liepold 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.