Prepare against Bruno Steiner
CM · Austria · World #18,117 classical · FIDE ID 1602411
Our database contains 757 games by Bruno Steiner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno 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 | 2,074 | 2,292 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,192 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,155 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 757 | 286 | 159 | 312 | 37.8% |
| As White | 381 | 172 | 71 | 138 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 376 | 114 | 88 | 174 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Steiner's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 38.8% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 103 | 27.0% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 96 | 25.2% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 7.3% | 67.9% |
| e3 | 6 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Steiner usually continues g3 (39.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Steiner usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Steiner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 100 | 64.1% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 53 | 34.0% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 104 | 76.5% | 42.8% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 23.5% | 40.6% |
Bruno Steiner's chess games
All 757 games by Bruno Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 286 wins, 159 draws, 312 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 18/8/18 | 40.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 11/5/16 | 34.4% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 31 | 17/4/10 | 54.8% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 35 | 10/9/16 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 0/3/10 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,440 | Budapest FS05 IM | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Ilia Balinov | 2,430 | Vienna Donau Open | B33 |
| Aug 2003 | Michael Richter | 2,428 | 14th Vienna Open | D35 |
| Jan 1999 | Robert Tibensky | 2,425 | Vienna Donau Open | D30 |
| Jan 1993 | Claude Landenbergue | 2,405 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2023 | 61 | 30.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 55 | 21 | 2,104 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 19 | 14 | 2,175 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 18 | 7 | 2,136 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,259 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 1,907 |
| ch-Vienna | 2005 | 15 | 10 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Steiner's chess games?
757 games by Bruno Steiner, from Apr 2003 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 Bruno Steiner has played.
What does Bruno Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Bruno Steiner opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Steiner answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Bruno Steiner play as White?
As White, Bruno Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 54.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Steiner most often plays: Indian Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 376 games.
What is Bruno Steiner's FIDE rating?
Bruno Steiner is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Bruno Steiner played?
Our database contains 757 games by Bruno Steiner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 286 wins, 159 draws, 312 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Steiner?
757 games by Bruno 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.