Prepare against Stephan Bernauer
DEU · World #55,480 classical · FIDE ID 4688805
Our database contains 41 games by Stephan Bernauer, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Bernauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Bernauer 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 | 1,872 | 2,127 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,925 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 41.5% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Bernauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Bernauer's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Bernauer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Stephan Bernauer's chess games
All 41 games by Stephan Bernauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Gerhard Franz | 2,109 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | E61 |
| Apr 2004 | Armin Hellinger | 1,717 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | E10 |
| Apr 2004 | Helmut Gruber | 1,694 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | C13 |
| Apr 2004 | Anton Gschwendner | 1,668 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | B12 |
| Apr 2004 | Siegfried Klimpel | 1,554 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2004 | 24 | 16.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,145 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,048 |
| 7th Bamberg Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Bernauer's chess games?
41 games by Stephan Bernauer, from Apr 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 Stephan Bernauer has played.
What does Stephan Bernauer play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Stephan Bernauer opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Bernauer answers 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephan Bernauer play as White?
As White, Stephan Bernauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Bernauer play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Bernauer most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Stephan Bernauer's FIDE rating?
Stephan Bernauer is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Stephan Bernauer played?
Our database contains 41 games by Stephan Bernauer, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Bernauer?
41 games by Stephan Bernauer 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.