Prepare against Timo Stark
DEU · World #44,656 classical · FIDE ID 4670183
Our database contains 41 games by Timo Stark, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Stark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo 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 | 1,915 | 1,955 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,944 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,940 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 29.3% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Stark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Stark's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Stark usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Stark usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Timo Stark's chess games
All 41 games by Timo Stark in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Andreas Junginger | 1,999 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | C42 |
| Jun 2009 | Gerd Windjaeger | 1,782 | ch-GER U25 Open | A85 |
| Jun 2011 | Ketsarrin Zimmer | 1,748 | chA-GER U25 | B28 |
| Jun 2011 | David Kardoeus | 1,730 | chA-GER U25 | A01 |
| Sep 2015 | Detlef Offergeld | 1,721 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,843 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Stark's chess games?
41 games by Timo Stark, from Jul 2008 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 Timo Stark has played.
What does Timo Stark play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Timo Stark opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Stark answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Timo Stark play as White?
As White, Timo Stark's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Stark play as Black?
As Black, Timo Stark most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Timo Stark's FIDE rating?
Timo Stark is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Timo Stark played?
Our database contains 41 games by Timo Stark, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Stark?
41 games by Timo 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.