Prepare against Alex Steinacker
FM · DEU · World #3,487 classical · FIDE ID 24647195
Our database contains 147 games by Alex Steinacker, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Steinacker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Steinacker 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 | 2,320 | 2,326 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,322 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 60 | 38 | 49 | 40.8% |
| As White | 74 | 40 | 13 | 21 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Steinacker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Steinacker's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 26 | 35.1% | 71.2% |
| c4 | 25 | 33.8% | 58.0% |
| Nc3 | 17 | 23.0% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.4% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 35% of White games, 71.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Steinacker usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Steinacker usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Steinacker usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Steinacker usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Steinacker usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Steinacker usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 68.4% | 44.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 23.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 39.3% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Alex Steinacker's chess games
All 147 games by Alex Steinacker in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 60 wins, 38 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E61 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,373 | BL2-West 2223 | A29 |
| Feb 2018 | Sebastian Eichner | 2,364 | BL2-Ost 1718 | A07 |
| Apr 2016 | Ferdinand Unzicker | 2,321 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | A36 |
| Nov 2016 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,305 | BL2-Ost 1617 | A07 |
| Dec 2023 | Danijel Gibicar | 2,284 | BL2-Sued 2324 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,590 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,912 |
| 28th Erfurt Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| 18th Friedrichroda Open | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,307 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Steinacker's chess games?
147 games by Alex Steinacker, from Oct 2006 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 Alex Steinacker has played.
What does Alex Steinacker play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Alex Steinacker opens with 1.g3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nc3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Steinacker answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Alex Steinacker play as White?
As White, Alex Steinacker's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Dunst Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Steinacker play as Black?
As Black, Alex Steinacker most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Alex Steinacker's FIDE rating?
Alex Steinacker is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alex Steinacker played?
Our database contains 147 games by Alex Steinacker, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 38 draws, 49 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Steinacker?
147 games by Alex Steinacker 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.