Prepare against Christoph Steinhart
DEU · World #44,418 classical · FIDE ID 4674642
When preparing against Christoph Steinhart, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 186 games by Christoph Steinhart, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Steinhart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Steinhart 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 | 1,916 | 2,060 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,038 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,017 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 57 | 42 | 87 | 30.6% |
| As White | 88 | 30 | 22 | 36 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 98 | 27 | 20 | 51 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Steinhart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Steinhart's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 96.6% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Steinhart usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Steinhart usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Steinhart usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Steinhart usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 66.7% | 42.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 79.3% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Christoph Steinhart's chess games
All 186 games by Christoph Steinhart in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 57 wins, 42 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Mathias Holzhaeuer | 2,335 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B01 |
| Jun 2014 | Sebastian Fischer | 2,264 | 19th Reutlingen Open | B80 |
| May 2009 | Peter Braun | 2,254 | ch-Stuttgart A int | E12 |
| Dec 2007 | Mario Kranjcevic | 2,211 | Rijeka Open | B98 |
| Oct 2014 | Gerhard Reis | 2,203 | 13th Forchheim Open A | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 34 | 16 | 2,023 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| 3rd Mediterranean Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Rijeka Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,094 |
| Pierrevert Open 5th | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,129 |
| ch-Baden HT | 1991 | 8 | 5 | – |
| Mainz Open | 1989 | 7 | 2 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Steinhart's chess games?
186 games by Christoph Steinhart, from Jul 2004 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 Christoph Steinhart has played.
What does Christoph Steinhart play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Christoph Steinhart opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Steinhart answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Christoph Steinhart play as White?
As White, Christoph Steinhart's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Steinhart play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Steinhart most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Christoph Steinhart's FIDE rating?
Christoph Steinhart is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Christoph Steinhart played?
Our database contains 186 games by Christoph Steinhart, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 42 draws, 87 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Steinhart?
186 games by Christoph Steinhart 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.