Prepare against Stefan Speck
DEU · World #45,616 classical · FIDE ID 4639219
Our database contains 360 games by Stefan Speck, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Speck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Speck 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 | 1,911 | 2,062 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,002 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,038 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 135 | 110 | 115 | 37.5% |
| As White | 174 | 70 | 53 | 51 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 186 | 65 | 57 | 64 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Speck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Speck's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 52.3% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 77 | 44.3% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Speck usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Speck usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Speck usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 55.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Speck usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Speck usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Speck usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 40.9% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 15 | 17.0% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 14.8% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 10.2% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.0% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.5% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.0% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Stefan Speck's chess games
All 360 games by Stefan Speck in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 135 wins, 110 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 29 | 5/12/12 | 17.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Ulrich Dresen | 2,290 | ch-Niederrhein | D15 |
| Feb 2010 | Minko Shishkov | 2,286 | Solingen Karneval Open | A88 |
| Mar 2008 | Ingo Cordts | 2,248 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B01 |
| Nov 2000 | Juergen Bock | 2,245 | Solingen Open | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Stefan Roehrich | 2,235 | 1st Duesseldorf Nord Cup | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Solingen | 2016 | 47 | 27.5 | 1,940 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 30 | 19 | 2,120 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2008 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 20 | 12 | 1,935 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,788 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Speck's chess games?
360 games by Stefan Speck, from Jul 2004 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 Speck has played.
What does Stefan Speck play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Stefan Speck opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Speck answers 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Stefan Speck play as White?
As White, Stefan Speck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Speck play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Speck most often plays: Alekhine Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Stefan Speck's FIDE rating?
Stefan Speck is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Stefan Speck played?
Our database contains 360 games by Stefan Speck, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 110 draws, 115 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Speck?
360 games by Stefan Speck 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.