Prepare against Stefan Schaefer
DEU · World #116,641 classical · FIDE ID 533052778
When preparing against Stefan Schaefer, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Stefan Schaefer, covering Oct 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Schaefer 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 | 1,683 | 1,683 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,683 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 46.2% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Schaefer's chess games
All 39 games by Stefan Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Pia Kremer | 1,675 | Rheinland Open | A45 |
| Apr 2012 | Alina Usczeck | 1,280 | 35th SVR Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 1998 | 14 | 10 | 1,596 |
| RH Open | 1993 | 10 | 4.5 | – |
| 35th SVR Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,493 |
| Rheinland Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Schaefer's chess games?
39 games by Stefan Schaefer, from Oct 2025 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 Schaefer has played.
What does Stefan Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Stefan Schaefer opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Schaefer answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Stefan Schaefer play as White?
As White, Stefan Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Schaefer most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Stefan Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Stefan Schaefer is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,683 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Stefan Schaefer played?
Our database contains 39 games by Stefan Schaefer, covering Oct 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Schaefer?
39 games by Stefan Schaefer 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.