Prepare against Stepan Erban
Czechia · World #37,832 classical · FIDE ID 334910
When preparing against Stepan Erban, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%).
Our database contains 67 games by Stepan Erban, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Erban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Erban 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 | 1,946 | 2,032 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,933 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 17 | 27 | 34.3% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Erban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Erban's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 81.3% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Erban usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Erban usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Erban usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Erban usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 88.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Stepan Erban's chess games
All 67 games by Stepan Erban in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Vladimir Pliev | 2,055 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | C25 |
| Oct 2007 | Vlastimil Slajs | 2,008 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | D06 |
| Oct 2007 | Antonin Brazda | 1,880 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | A40 |
| Apr 2021 | Michal Burgermeister | 1,813 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C22 |
| Jan 2003 | Martin Postupa | 1,699 | ch-CZE U16 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,597 |
| chMa-CZE U12 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-Czech Fed U10 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,251 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,884 |
Interactive opening tree from all 67 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Erban's chess games?
67 games by Stepan Erban, from Jan 2008 to Nov 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 Stepan Erban has played.
What does Stepan Erban play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Stepan Erban opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Erban answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...f6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Stepan Erban play as White?
As White, Stepan Erban's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Erban play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Erban most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Stepan Erban's FIDE rating?
Stepan Erban is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Stepan Erban played?
Our database contains 67 games by Stepan Erban, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Erban?
67 games by Stepan Erban 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.