Prepare against Artur Steinhauer
CM · DEU · World #8,966 classical · FIDE ID 16263596
When preparing against Artur Steinhauer, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 154 games by Artur Steinhauer, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artur Steinhauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Steinhauer 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 | 2,187 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,177 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 55 | 33 | 66 | 35.7% |
| As White | 72 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 13 | 37 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Steinhauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Steinhauer's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 76.4% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 18.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Steinhauer usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Steinhauer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Steinhauer usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Steinhauer usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Steinhauer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Steinhauer usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 52.3% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 27.3% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Artur Steinhauer's chess games
All 154 games by Artur Steinhauer in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 55 wins, 33 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Robert Stein | 2,414 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Henning Holinka | 2,359 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | D30 |
| Jun 2026 | Dmitry Zilberstein | 2,347 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | E60 |
| Jun 2026 | Iung Alicio de O. Pinheiro | 2,284 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Olga Zhuravleva | 2,278 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,099 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 17 | 8 | 1,866 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-Bayern 92th | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,136 |
| ch-Bavaria 96th | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,072 |
| Oberbank Challenger Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,237 |
| 4th Sunway Formentera Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Steinhauer's chess games?
154 games by Artur Steinhauer, from Jun 2018 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 Artur Steinhauer has played.
What does Artur Steinhauer play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Artur Steinhauer opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Steinhauer answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Artur Steinhauer play as White?
As White, Artur Steinhauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Steinhauer play as Black?
As Black, Artur Steinhauer most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Artur Steinhauer's FIDE rating?
Artur Steinhauer is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Artur Steinhauer played?
Our database contains 154 games by Artur Steinhauer, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 33 draws, 66 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Steinhauer?
154 games by Artur Steinhauer 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.