Prepare against Stefan Spirk
Austria · World #13,084 classical · FIDE ID 1608800
Our database contains 127 games by Stefan Spirk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Spirk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Spirk 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 | 2,127 | 2,142 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,127 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 27 | 55 | 45 | 21.3% |
| As White | 68 | 19 | 29 | 20 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Spirk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Spirk's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 58 | 85.3% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Spirk usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Spirk usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Spirk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Spirk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Spirk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Spirk usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 92.0% | 34.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Stefan Spirk's chess games
All 127 games by Stefan Spirk 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: 27 wins, 55 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Zan Kavcic | 2,335 | chT2M-AUT 0809 | A37 |
| Jan 2001 | Heimo Titz | 2,282 | Graz Open | A34 |
| Aug 1998 | Anton Muellneritsch | 2,185 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | A29 |
| Jan 2007 | Gerhard Mittermayr | 2,178 | chT2M-AUT 0607 | C00 |
| Oct 2002 | Guenter Hoebarth | 2,146 | chT2M-AUT 0203 | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 2002 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,107 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2M-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,115 |
| chT2M-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,122 |
| 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1998 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Spirk's chess games?
127 games by Stefan Spirk, 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 Spirk has played.
What does Stefan Spirk play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Stefan Spirk opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Spirk answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Stefan Spirk play as White?
As White, Stefan Spirk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Spirk play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Spirk most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Stefan Spirk's FIDE rating?
Stefan Spirk is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Stefan Spirk played?
Our database contains 127 games by Stefan Spirk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 55 draws, 45 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Spirk?
127 games by Stefan Spirk 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.