Prepare against Stefan Loeffler
IM · DEU · World #3,137 classical · FIDE ID 4603257
Our database contains 1,027 games by Stefan Loeffler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Loeffler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Loeffler 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 | 2,333 | 2,463 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,418 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,374 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,027 | 404 | 272 | 351 | 39.3% |
| As White | 529 | 242 | 133 | 154 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 498 | 162 | 139 | 197 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Loeffler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Loeffler's side.
First moves as White (527 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 262 | 49.7% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 207 | 39.3% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 28 | 5.3% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 22 | 4.2% | 52.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues e4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Loeffler usually continues g3 (76.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 109 | 47.4% | 45.4% |
| c5 | 68 | 29.6% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 34 | 14.8% | 27.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.9% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 53.5% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 57 | 33.5% | 43.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 10.0% | 73.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Stefan Loeffler's chess games
All 1,027 games by Stefan Loeffler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 404 wins, 272 draws, 351 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 74 | 31/22/21 | 41.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 47 | 22/9/16 | 46.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 45 | 26/5/14 | 57.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 17/9/8 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 99 | 29/27/43 | 29.3% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 18/5/19 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 35 | 11/11/13 | 31.4% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 4/8/12 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Romain Edouard | 2,645 | chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | D30 |
| Apr 1994 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,610 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | A30 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,590 | 3rd Ubeda Open | A04 |
| Jan 1994 | Vereslav S Eingorn | 2,585 | 12th Berliner Sommer | D21 |
| Jan 1996 | Ian Rogers | 2,575 | 6th Sonnevanck | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 36 | 19 | 2,446 |
| chT-POR | 2024 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,317 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 8 | 2,420 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,517 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 6 | 2,267 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 14 | 5 | 2,251 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 12 | 4 | 2,375 |
| The Hague AEGON | 1997 | 12 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Loeffler's chess games?
1,027 games by Stefan Loeffler, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Loeffler has played.
What does Stefan Loeffler play on the first move as White?
Across 527 games with White in our database, Stefan Loeffler opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Loeffler answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Stefan Loeffler play as White?
As White, Stefan Loeffler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (74 games, 41.9% win rate); English Opening (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 57.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 529 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Loeffler play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Loeffler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (99 games, 29.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (35 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 498 games.
What is Stefan Loeffler's FIDE rating?
Stefan Loeffler is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Stefan Loeffler played?
Our database contains 1,027 games by Stefan Loeffler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 404 wins, 272 draws, 351 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Loeffler?
1,027 games by Stefan Loeffler 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.