Prepare against Bernd Steinhagen
FM · DEU · World #5,654 classical · FIDE ID 4665570
Our database contains 181 games by Bernd Steinhagen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Steinhagen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Steinhagen 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 | 2,256 | 2,325 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 67 | 78 | 36 | 37.0% |
| As White | 86 | 27 | 40 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 95 | 40 | 38 | 17 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Steinhagen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Steinhagen's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 88.4% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 56.6% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Steinhagen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Steinhagen usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Steinhagen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 41.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Steinhagen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steinhagen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Steinhagen usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 61.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 57.1% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 42.9% | 56.7% |
Bernd Steinhagen's chess games
All 181 games by Bernd Steinhagen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 67 wins, 78 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Stefan Sievers | 2,361 | BL2-Nord 1819 | A14 |
| Jan 2008 | Walter Becker | 2,352 | Oberliga Nord O 0708 | B31 |
| Dec 2015 | Henrik Rudolf | 2,340 | BL2-Nord 1516 | B84 |
| Aug 2005 | Laszlo Hetey | 2,322 | 5th Rostock PSV Open | D35 |
| Feb 2003 | Reiner Franke | 2,287 | BL2-Nord 0203 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rostock Open | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,183 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,249 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,278 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,387 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| BL2-Nord 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Steinhagen's chess games?
181 games by Bernd Steinhagen, from Apr 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 Bernd Steinhagen has played.
What does Bernd Steinhagen play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Bernd Steinhagen opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Steinhagen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Bernd Steinhagen play as White?
As White, Bernd Steinhagen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Steinhagen play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Steinhagen most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Bernd Steinhagen's FIDE rating?
Bernd Steinhagen is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Bernd Steinhagen played?
Our database contains 181 games by Bernd Steinhagen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 78 draws, 36 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Steinhagen?
181 games by Bernd Steinhagen 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.