Prepare against Stefan Neidig
DEU · World #6,583 classical · FIDE ID 4643739
Our database contains 176 games by Stefan Neidig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Neidig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Neidig 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 | 2,233 | 2,265 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 41 | 80 | 55 | 23.3% |
| As White | 90 | 24 | 43 | 23 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 86 | 17 | 37 | 32 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Neidig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Neidig's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 37.8% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 29 | 32.2% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 18.9% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 11.1% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Neidig usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Neidig usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Neidig usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Neidig usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Neidig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Neidig usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 57.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
Stefan Neidig's chess games
All 176 games by Stefan Neidig 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: 41 wins, 80 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,477 | Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | E21 |
| Feb 2020 | Hannes Rau | 2,453 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1920 | A37 |
| Dec 2016 | Oswald Gschnitzer | 2,395 | Oberliga Baden 1617 | A35 |
| Jan 1998 | Semen Virovlansky | 2,380 | Pardubice Czech Open | A26 |
| Feb 2018 | Horst Vonthron | 2,363 | Oberliga Baden 1718 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,349 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 8 | 2,423 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,313 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,104 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Neidig's chess games?
176 games by Stefan Neidig, 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 Neidig has played.
What does Stefan Neidig play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Stefan Neidig opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Neidig answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Stefan Neidig play as White?
As White, Stefan Neidig's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Neidig play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Neidig most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Stefan Neidig's FIDE rating?
Stefan Neidig is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Stefan Neidig played?
Our database contains 176 games by Stefan Neidig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 80 draws, 55 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Neidig?
176 games by Stefan Neidig 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.