Prepare against Stephan Broehl
CM · DEU · World #10,839 classical · FIDE ID 4632702
When preparing against Stephan Broehl, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 32.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Stephan Broehl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Broehl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Broehl 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 | 2,157 | 2,223 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,141 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 104 | 89 | 82 | 37.8% |
| As White | 134 | 55 | 44 | 35 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 49 | 45 | 47 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Broehl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Broehl's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 94.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Broehl usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Broehl usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Broehl usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Broehl usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Broehl usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Broehl usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 86.2% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 94.0% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Stephan Broehl's chess games
All 275 games by Stephan Broehl 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: 104 wins, 89 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 15/4/3 | 68.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 40 | 13/14/13 | 32.5% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Yuri Boidman | 2,412 | BL2-West 0405 | B01 |
| Dec 2005 | Jelmer Jens | 2,368 | BL2-West 0506 | B16 |
| Sep 2016 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,316 | 27th Schwert von Luelsdorf Open | A12 |
| Jan 2002 | Hansjoerg Himmel | 2,275 | Oberliga NRW 0102 II | B23 |
| Sep 2003 | Ernst-Wolfgang Bayer | 2,261 | Oberliga NRW 0304 | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS09 Elo | 2000 | 20 | 15 | 2,291 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 10 | 2,270 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,133 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Lohmar 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Broehl's chess games?
275 games by Stephan Broehl, 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 Stephan Broehl has played.
What does Stephan Broehl play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Stephan Broehl opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Broehl answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Stephan Broehl play as White?
As White, Stephan Broehl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Broehl play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Broehl most often plays: Slav Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Stephan Broehl's FIDE rating?
Stephan Broehl is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stephan Broehl played?
Our database contains 275 games by Stephan Broehl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 89 draws, 82 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Broehl?
275 games by Stephan Broehl 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.