Prepare against Botond Steiner
Hungary · World #28,080 classical · FIDE ID 795828
When preparing against Botond Steiner, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 113 games by Botond Steiner, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Botond Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Botond 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 | 1,997 | 2,033 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 2,015 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,966 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 37 | 26 | 50 | 32.7% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 12 | 25 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Botond Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Botond Steiner's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 98.4% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.3% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Steiner usually continues c3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 54.3% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 28.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Botond Steiner's chess games
All 113 games by Botond Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 37 wins, 26 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Arpad Dr. Csaba | 1,995 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | C02 |
| Jul 2022 | Tihamer Kocsis | 1,948 | 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Istvan Szunyogh | 1,844 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial A 16th | C02 |
| Apr 2022 | Mihaly Korodi | 1,778 | chT-HUN Region CSB | B22 |
| Jul 2022 | Virag Farkas | 1,757 | Mosonmagyarovar Polip Open A | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gyor COTECH Cup | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,209 |
| Gyor Cohtec U15 Open 2nd | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,209 |
| Gyor Cohtec U15 Open | 2016 | 8 | 0.5 | 799 |
| 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,815 |
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,160 |
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,712 |
| 8th Level Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 |
| Gyor Mobilis Amateur Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Botond Steiner's chess games?
113 games by Botond Steiner, from Aug 2017 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 Botond Steiner has played.
What does Botond Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Botond Steiner opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Botond Steiner answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Botond Steiner play as White?
As White, Botond Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Botond Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Botond Steiner most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Botond Steiner's FIDE rating?
Botond Steiner is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Botond Steiner played?
Our database contains 113 games by Botond Steiner, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 26 draws, 50 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Botond Steiner?
113 games by Botond 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.