Prepare against Victor Stephan
IM · France · World #2,727 classical · FIDE ID 656666
Our database contains 705 games by Victor Stephan, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Stephan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Stephan 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 | 2,349 | 2,439 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,360 | 2,370 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,364 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 705 | 341 | 155 | 209 | 48.4% |
| As White | 357 | 180 | 75 | 102 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 348 | 161 | 80 | 107 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Stephan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Stephan's side.
First moves as White (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 284 | 79.6% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 8.1% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 27 | 7.6% | 57.4% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Stephan usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stephan usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Stephan usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Stephan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stephan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Stephan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 134 | 76.6% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.4% | 73.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.3% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.9% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 86.7% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.3% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Victor Stephan's chess games
All 705 games by Victor Stephan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 341 wins, 155 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45 | 27/10/8 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 43 | 23/8/12 | 53.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 42 | 18/9/15 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 17/2/9 | 60.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 23/10/16 | 46.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/7/12 | 44.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| A25 | English Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Romain Edouard | 2,649 | Chartres Blitz | A50 |
| Nov 2020 | Anton Demchenko | 2,626 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | E94 |
| May 2017 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,592 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B23 |
| May 2020 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,591 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E46 |
| Jun 2020 | Noel Studer | 2,580 | Chartres Blitz | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 49 | 21.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2011 | 17 | 11 | 2,199 |
| Breizh Masters | 2011 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11 | 2,405 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-B | 2021 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
| Chartres Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,477 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,367 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2009 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Stephan's chess games?
705 games by Victor Stephan, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Victor Stephan has played.
What does Victor Stephan play on the first move as White?
Across 357 games with White in our database, Victor Stephan opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Stephan answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Victor Stephan play as White?
As White, Victor Stephan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (45 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 357 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Stephan play as Black?
As Black, Victor Stephan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Victor Stephan's FIDE rating?
Victor Stephan is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,360 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Victor Stephan played?
Our database contains 705 games by Victor Stephan, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 341 wins, 155 draws, 209 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Stephan?
705 games by Victor Stephan 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.