Prepare against Sven ter Stal
DEU · World #34,774 classical · FIDE ID 12946443
Our database contains 125 games by Sven ter Stal, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven ter Stal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven ter Stal 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 | 1,960 | 1,961 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,856 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 62 | 24 | 39 | 49.6% |
| As White | 65 | 35 | 10 | 20 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 60 | 27 | 14 | 19 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven ter Stal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven ter Stal's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 75.4% | 61.2% |
| f4 | 9 | 13.8% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Stal usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stal usually continues fxe5 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Stal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 53.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Sven ter Stal's chess games
All 125 games by Sven ter Stal in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 62 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Ondrej Kraus | 2,022 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open C | A87 |
| Jan 2014 | Slavko Krneta | 1,923 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B21 |
| Jan 2026 | Jannik Rothenberg | 1,913 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | A86 |
| Jan 2026 | Martin Buecklers | 1,873 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B06 |
| Mar 2013 | Lara Schulze | 1,839 | ch-Niedersachsen U12 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2014 | 22 | 16 | 1,675 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 22 | 12 | 1,378 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 14 | 6 | 1,750 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,723 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2012 | 10 | 9 | 1,229 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,536 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,541 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,579 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven ter Stal's chess games?
125 games by Sven ter Stal, from Dec 2012 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 Sven ter Stal has played.
What does Sven ter Stal play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Sven ter Stal opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven ter Stal answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sven ter Stal play as White?
As White, Sven ter Stal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven ter Stal play as Black?
As Black, Sven ter Stal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Sven ter Stal's FIDE rating?
Sven ter Stal is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sven ter Stal played?
Our database contains 125 games by Sven ter Stal, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven ter Stal?
125 games by Sven ter Stal 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.