Prepare against Sven Stark
DEU · World #52,605 classical · FIDE ID 4670124
Our database contains 42 games by Sven Stark, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Stark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Stark 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 | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,876 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,964 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 23.8% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Stark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Stark's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Stark usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Stark usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Stark usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sven Stark's chess games
All 42 games by Sven Stark in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 10 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Frank Engelhardt | 1,859 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | D02 |
| May 2013 | Felix Engers | 1,804 | ch-GER U25 Open A | A36 |
| May 2013 | Tassilo Tino Mauser | 1,735 | ch-GER U25 Open A | C54 |
| Jun 2011 | David Kardoeus | 1,730 | chA-GER U25 | A01 |
| Jun 2009 | Lukas Lebeda | 1,710 | ch-GER U25 Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,651 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,772 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Stark's chess games?
42 games by Sven Stark, from Jul 2009 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 Sven Stark has played.
What does Sven Stark play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sven Stark opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Stark answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sven Stark play as White?
As White, Sven Stark's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Stark play as Black?
As Black, Sven Stark most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sven Stark's FIDE rating?
Sven Stark is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sven Stark played?
Our database contains 42 games by Sven Stark, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Stark?
42 games by Sven Stark 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.