Prepare against Stepanka Schirmbeck
WCM · Austria · World #36,123 classical · FIDE ID 319953
Our database contains 138 games by Stepanka Schirmbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stepanka Schirmbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepanka Schirmbeck 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 | 1,953 | 2,107 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 2,065 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 2,051 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 32 | 47 | 59 | 23.2% |
| As White | 71 | 16 | 25 | 30 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 67 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepanka Schirmbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepanka Schirmbeck's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 57 | 80.3% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 19.7% | 17.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 17.9% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 84.1% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.9% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Stepanka Schirmbeck's chess games
All 138 games by Stepanka Schirmbeck 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: 32 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Milos Svoboda | 2,235 | 22nd Olexa Memorial Open | E17 |
| Jan 1999 | Jaromir Novak | 2,160 | Brno Trade Open | A06 |
| Jan 2004 | Stanislav Stanek | 2,088 | chT2d-CZE 0304 | D00 |
| Jan 2003 | Herta Boskova | 2,025 | Czechia Open w | A13 |
| Jan 2003 | Petra Valickova | 1,820 | Czechia Open w | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Czechia Open w | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-Morava w | 1995 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
| Marijampole Open A | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
| Chrudim Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,891 |
| chT2d-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-CZE U16 Girls | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,609 |
| Litomysl Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepanka Schirmbeck's chess games?
138 games by Stepanka Schirmbeck, 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 Stepanka Schirmbeck has played.
What does Stepanka Schirmbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Stepanka Schirmbeck opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepanka Schirmbeck answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stepanka Schirmbeck play as White?
As White, Stepanka Schirmbeck's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepanka Schirmbeck play as Black?
As Black, Stepanka Schirmbeck most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Stepanka Schirmbeck's FIDE rating?
Stepanka Schirmbeck is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stepanka Schirmbeck played?
Our database contains 138 games by Stepanka Schirmbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepanka Schirmbeck?
138 games by Stepanka Schirmbeck 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.