Prepare against Stefan Taudte
DEU · World #30,772 classical · FIDE ID 4621611
When preparing against Stefan Taudte, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 135 games by Stefan Taudte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Taudte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Taudte 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 | 1,981 | 2,113 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 40 | 46 | 49 | 29.6% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 25 | 16 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 76 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Taudte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Taudte's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 94.9% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Taudte usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Taudte usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Taudte usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Taudte usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Taudte usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Taudte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 93.2% | 35.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Stefan Taudte's chess games
All 135 games by Stefan Taudte 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: 40 wins, 46 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E71 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,401 | 16th Apolda Open | D21 |
| Aug 2007 | Leonid Sobolevsky | 2,316 | 16th Apolda Open | C18 |
| Jan 2000 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,306 | Leipzig Open | C01 |
| Apr 2001 | Christian Aepfler | 2,241 | chT-Thueringen | C40 |
| Jan 2000 | Ralph Schroll | 2,239 | Crailsheim Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Thueringen HT | 2002 | 16 | 10 | 2,080 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 1,947 |
| Crailsheim Open | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,292 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,106 |
| chT-Thueringen | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Loebau-Zittau KSK Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Taudte's chess games?
135 games by Stefan Taudte, 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 Taudte has played.
What does Stefan Taudte play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Stefan Taudte opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Taudte answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Taudte play as White?
As White, Stefan Taudte's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Taudte play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Taudte most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Stefan Taudte's FIDE rating?
Stefan Taudte is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Stefan Taudte played?
Our database contains 135 games by Stefan Taudte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 46 draws, 49 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Taudte?
135 games by Stefan Taudte 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.