Prepare against Stefan Solonar
IM · DEU · World #6,540 classical · FIDE ID 13900056
When preparing against Stefan Solonar, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 823 games by Stefan Solonar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Solonar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Solonar 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 | 2,234 | 2,398 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,273 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,248 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 823 | 372 | 316 | 135 | 45.2% |
| As White | 406 | 203 | 147 | 56 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 417 | 169 | 169 | 79 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Solonar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Solonar's side.
First moves as White (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 295 | 72.7% | 70.3% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 23.4% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.2% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.7% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Solonar usually continues Nc3 (73.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Solonar usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Solonar usually continues Nc3 (66.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Solonar usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Solonar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Solonar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 151 | 77.4% | 61.9% |
| d6 | 18 | 9.2% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.1% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 111 | 78.2% | 64.9% |
| f5 | 21 | 14.8% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Stefan Solonar's chess games
All 823 games by Stefan Solonar 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: 372 wins, 316 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 80 | 46/27/7 | 57.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 71 | 37/23/11 | 52.1% |
| B38 | English Opening | 62 | 28/25/9 | 45.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29 | 16/11/2 | 55.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 17 | 13/4/0 | 76.5% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 97 | 40/41/16 | 41.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 86 | 40/32/14 | 46.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 7/11/1 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,530 | 12th Berliner Sommer | D35 |
| May 2005 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,486 | 8th Rhein Main Open | B01 |
| Aug 1998 | Lev Gutman | 2,480 | 17th Wiesbaden Open | E70 |
| Apr 2024 | Ilja Schneider | 2,460 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B32 |
| Mar 2024 | Can Durak | 2,450 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 68 | 52 | 2,303 |
| ch-Hessen | 2012 | 28 | 16 | 2,349 |
| ch-Hessen M | 2007 | 20 | 15 | 2,488 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,360 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 9 | 2,476 |
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Solonar's chess games?
823 games by Stefan Solonar, 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 Solonar has played.
What does Stefan Solonar play on the first move as White?
Across 406 games with White in our database, Stefan Solonar opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Solonar answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Stefan Solonar play as White?
As White, Stefan Solonar's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (80 games, 57.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (71 games, 52.1% win rate); English Opening (62 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Solonar play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Solonar most often plays: Indian Defense (97 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (86 games, 46.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 417 games.
What is Stefan Solonar's FIDE rating?
Stefan Solonar is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stefan Solonar played?
Our database contains 823 games by Stefan Solonar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 372 wins, 316 draws, 135 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Solonar?
823 games by Stefan Solonar 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.