Prepare against Stephan Schoenbeck
DEU · World #35,004 classical · FIDE ID 12940828
When preparing against Stephan Schoenbeck, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Stephan Schoenbeck, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Schoenbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Schoenbeck 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 | 1,959 | 1,969 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 24.2% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Schoenbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Schoenbeck's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schoenbeck usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schoenbeck usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schoenbeck usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Stephan Schoenbeck's chess games
All 33 games by Stephan Schoenbeck in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Wilfried Haerig | 2,045 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | B80 |
| Mar 2015 | Levente Miszler | 1,847 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | B90 |
| Feb 2012 | Frantisek Lasek | 1,839 | 3rd Novy Bor Open | D00 |
| Feb 2012 | Tomas Suchomel | 1,727 | 3rd Novy Bor Open | C02 |
| Mar 2015 | Heiko Vorreiter | 1,685 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,917 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 3rd Novy Bor Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 10th Hradec Kralove Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,986 |
| Liberec Open 22nd | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,820 |
| 27th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,202 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Schoenbeck's chess games?
33 games by Stephan Schoenbeck, from Sep 2011 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 Schoenbeck has played.
What does Stephan Schoenbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Stephan Schoenbeck opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Schoenbeck answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephan Schoenbeck play as White?
As White, Stephan Schoenbeck's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Schoenbeck play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Schoenbeck most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Stephan Schoenbeck's FIDE rating?
Stephan Schoenbeck is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Stephan Schoenbeck played?
Our database contains 33 games by Stephan Schoenbeck, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Schoenbeck?
33 games by Stephan Schoenbeck 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.