Prepare against Adam Steiner
Austria · World #11,588 classical · FIDE ID 727962
Our database contains 300 games by Adam Steiner, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Steiner 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 | 2,146 | 2,276 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,269 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,286 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 101 | 79 | 120 | 33.7% |
| As White | 152 | 57 | 34 | 61 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 148 | 44 | 45 | 59 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Steiner's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 80.3% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Steiner usually continues f4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Steiner usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 23 | 34.3% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 64.7% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 31.4% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Adam Steiner's chess games
All 300 games by Adam Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 101 wins, 79 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,490 | Donau Open 28th | C01 |
| Jun 2021 | Florian Schwabeneder | 2,438 | ch-AUT Blitz | B56 |
| Dec 2019 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,432 | Donau Open 28th | A45 |
| Oct 2008 | Frantisek Vass | 2,402 | chT2O-AUT 0809 | B01 |
| Aug 2011 | Georg Danner | 2,401 | 17th Vienna Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 17 | 10 | 2,239 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,334 |
| chT2O-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,257 |
| chT2O-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 2,126 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,249 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,338 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Steiner's chess games?
300 games by Adam Steiner, from Oct 2003 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 Adam Steiner has played.
What does Adam Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Adam Steiner opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Steiner answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Adam Steiner play as White?
As White, Adam Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); London System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Adam Steiner most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Adam Steiner's FIDE rating?
Adam Steiner is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Adam Steiner played?
Our database contains 300 games by Adam Steiner, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 79 draws, 120 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Steiner?
300 games by Adam Steiner 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.