Prepare against Stephan Fessler
CHE · World #35,316 classical · FIDE ID 1318454
Our database contains 96 games by Stephan Fessler, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Fessler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Fessler 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 | 1,957 | 2,069 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 31.3% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Fessler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Fessler's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 94.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Fessler usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Fessler usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fessler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Fessler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Stephan Fessler's chess games
All 96 games by Stephan Fessler in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Berthold Kopp | 2,217 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1819 | B44 |
| Apr 2011 | Klaus Schuler | 2,196 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1011 | D11 |
| Jan 2005 | Klaus Richter | 2,191 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | A43 |
| Oct 2022 | Parwis Nabavi | 2,188 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | A58 |
| Oct 2023 | Joachim Kick | 2,117 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,860 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,007 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,890 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,071 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Fessler's chess games?
96 games by Stephan Fessler, from Nov 2012 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 Fessler has played.
What does Stephan Fessler play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Stephan Fessler opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Fessler answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephan Fessler play as White?
As White, Stephan Fessler's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Fessler play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Fessler most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Stephan Fessler's FIDE rating?
Stephan Fessler is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (May 2014).
How many games has Stephan Fessler played?
Our database contains 96 games by Stephan Fessler, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Fessler?
96 games by Stephan Fessler 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.