Prepare against Stephan Stoeckl
DEU · World #24,110 classical · FIDE ID 4691032
When preparing against Stephan Stoeckl, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 313 games by Stephan Stoeckl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Stoeckl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Stoeckl 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 | 2,025 | 2,156 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,034 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,081 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 89 | 135 | 89 | 28.4% |
| As White | 170 | 52 | 75 | 43 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 143 | 37 | 60 | 46 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Stoeckl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Stoeckl's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 170 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Stoeckl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Stoeckl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Stoeckl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 98.5% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 97.8% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Stephan Stoeckl's chess games
All 313 games by Stephan Stoeckl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 89 wins, 135 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 44 | 9/25/10 | 20.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 44 | 13/18/13 | 29.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 5/9/11 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/11/8 | 20.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Alexander Krastev | 2,346 | 11th Pfalz Open A | A37 |
| Sep 2014 | Thomas Niedermeier | 2,224 | 14th ch-Nittenau | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Roland Schmid | 2,176 | 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | A09 |
| Mar 2010 | Max Fuhrmann | 2,138 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | A12 |
| Feb 2012 | Wladislaw Eckhardt | 2,121 | Regionalliga NO 1112 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2018 | 72 | 38.5 | 2,060 |
| Regionalliga NO 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,050 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Landesliga Nord 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Bayern 89th | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,881 |
| Landesliga Nord 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,013 |
| Regionalliga NO 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Stoeckl's chess games?
313 games by Stephan Stoeckl, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Stoeckl has played.
What does Stephan Stoeckl play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Stephan Stoeckl opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Stoeckl answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Stephan Stoeckl play as White?
As White, Stephan Stoeckl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 20.5% win rate); Réti Opening (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Stoeckl play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Stoeckl most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Stephan Stoeckl's FIDE rating?
Stephan Stoeckl is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Stephan Stoeckl played?
Our database contains 313 games by Stephan Stoeckl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 135 draws, 89 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Stoeckl?
313 games by Stephan Stoeckl 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.