Prepare against Theo Stijve
IM · CHE · World #4,052 classical · FIDE ID 1331132
Our database contains 462 games by Theo Stijve, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Theo Stijve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Stijve 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 | 2,301 | 2,398 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,279 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,296 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 190 | 93 | 179 | 41.1% |
| As White | 230 | 105 | 39 | 86 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 232 | 85 | 54 | 93 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Stijve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Stijve's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 77.8% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 11.3% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 16 | 7.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.9% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Stijve usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stijve usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Stijve usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Stijve usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Stijve usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Stijve usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 66.4% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 27 | 22.7% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 54.9% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 31 | 43.7% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Theo Stijve's chess games
All 462 games by Theo Stijve in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 190 wins, 93 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 39 | 20/5/14 | 51.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| E60 | English Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/6/14 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Velimir Ivic | 2,589 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
| Oct 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Oct 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jun 2022 | Luka Budisavljevic | 2,516 | 15th Teplice Open | A33 |
| Jul 2024 | Nico Georgiadis | 2,514 | ch-SUI 123rd | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 125 | 67 | 2,316 |
| Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | 2020 | 19 | 5 | 2,337 |
| Wch U18 | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,182 |
| Basel Swiss YM | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,095 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,203 |
| BL2-Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,475 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Stijve's chess games?
462 games by Theo Stijve, from May 2014 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 Theo Stijve has played.
What does Theo Stijve play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Theo Stijve opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Stijve answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Theo Stijve play as White?
As White, Theo Stijve's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Stijve play as Black?
As Black, Theo Stijve most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 52.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Theo Stijve's FIDE rating?
Theo Stijve is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Theo Stijve played?
Our database contains 462 games by Theo Stijve, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 93 draws, 179 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Stijve?
462 games by Theo Stijve 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.