Prepare against Theodor Stein
DEU · World #46,948 classical · FIDE ID 34602801
Our database contains 108 games by Theodor Stein, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Stein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Stein 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 | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,933 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,041 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 36 | 17 | 55 | 33.3% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 9 | 27 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Stein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Stein's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 75.0% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 23.1% | 8.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Stein usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stein usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Stein usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stein usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Stein usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 61.1% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Theodor Stein's chess games
All 108 games by Theodor Stein in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 36 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 5/2/15 | 22.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Sohum Lohia | 2,364 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | B07 |
| Jun 2025 | G Slavin | 2,207 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Ch Sava | 2,002 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | A00 |
| Apr 2020 | Lennik Rempe | 1,959 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | C48 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Braeutigam | 1,771 | chT-GER U14 | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 1,320 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 2,061 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 1 | 1,839 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,532 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,648 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,499 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,723 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 9 | 1 | 1,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Stein's chess games?
108 games by Theodor Stein, from May 2022 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 Theodor Stein has played.
What does Theodor Stein play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Theodor Stein opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Stein answers 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Theodor Stein play as White?
As White, Theodor Stein's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Stein play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Stein most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Theodor Stein's FIDE rating?
Theodor Stein is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Theodor Stein played?
Our database contains 108 games by Theodor Stein, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Stein?
108 games by Theodor Stein 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.