Prepare against Carsten Steinle
DEU · World #16,788 classical · FIDE ID 24676462
Our database contains 340 games by Carsten Steinle, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Steinle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Steinle 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 | 2,087 | 2,237 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,080 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,154 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 143 | 80 | 117 | 42.1% |
| As White | 167 | 78 | 37 | 52 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 173 | 65 | 43 | 65 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Steinle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Steinle's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 73 | 43.7% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 69 | 41.3% | 60.9% |
| b3 | 16 | 9.6% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Steinle usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Steinle usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Steinle usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Steinle usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Steinle usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Steinle usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 90.5% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 72.1% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 24.6% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Carsten Steinle's chess games
All 340 games by Carsten Steinle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 143 wins, 80 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 36 | 16/10/10 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,266 | Muensterland Open 32d | A01 |
| Jul 2015 | Fred Hedke | 2,248 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E43 |
| Oct 2010 | Nikolay E Sazanov | 2,220 | 28th Muensterland Open | D00 |
| Mar 2011 | Guido Kemna | 2,218 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | C00 |
| Feb 2008 | Hartmut Kauder | 2,213 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,078 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,122 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,938 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 8 | 2,417 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Steinle's chess games?
340 games by Carsten Steinle, from Apr 2008 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 Carsten Steinle has played.
What does Carsten Steinle play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Carsten Steinle opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Steinle answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Carsten Steinle play as White?
As White, Carsten Steinle's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Steinle play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Steinle most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Carsten Steinle's FIDE rating?
Carsten Steinle is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Carsten Steinle played?
Our database contains 340 games by Carsten Steinle, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 80 draws, 117 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Steinle?
340 games by Carsten Steinle 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.