Prepare against Claudia Steinbacher
WIM · DEU · World #23,433 classical · FIDE ID 4627679
Our database contains 350 games by Claudia Steinbacher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claudia Steinbacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudia Steinbacher 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 | 2,030 | 2,203 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 148 | 82 | 120 | 42.3% |
| As White | 182 | 89 | 36 | 57 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 168 | 59 | 46 | 63 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudia Steinbacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudia Steinbacher's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 177 | 97.3% | 58.2% |
| b4 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Steinbacher usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Steinbacher usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Steinbacher usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Steinbacher usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Steinbacher usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Steinbacher usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 81.3% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.5% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Claudia Steinbacher's chess games
All 350 games by Claudia Steinbacher 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: 148 wins, 82 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 17/4/5 | 65.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 49 | 17/15/17 | 34.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Natalia Straub | 2,382 | BL 0102 w | E88 |
| Jan 1996 | Matthias Bach | 2,330 | 15th Wiesbaden Open | D30 |
| Jan 1999 | Vera Juergens | 2,300 | ch-GER w | D94 |
| Feb 2000 | Leonie Helm | 2,290 | BL 9900 w | E80 |
| Feb 2006 | Ekaterina Uriivna Borulya | 2,286 | BL 0506 w | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 38 | 23.5 | 2,089 |
| Chemnitz Open | 2014 | 19 | 9 | 2,330 |
| ch-GER w | 2001 | 18 | 12 | 2,286 |
| BL 9900 w | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,250 |
| BL 0506 w | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,212 |
| BL 0203 w | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,169 |
| BL 0708 w | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,210 |
| BL 0304 w | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudia Steinbacher's chess games?
350 games by Claudia Steinbacher, 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 Claudia Steinbacher has played.
What does Claudia Steinbacher play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Claudia Steinbacher opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudia Steinbacher answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Claudia Steinbacher play as White?
As White, Claudia Steinbacher's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudia Steinbacher play as Black?
As Black, Claudia Steinbacher most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Claudia Steinbacher's FIDE rating?
Claudia Steinbacher is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Claudia Steinbacher played?
Our database contains 350 games by Claudia Steinbacher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 82 draws, 120 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudia Steinbacher?
350 games by Claudia Steinbacher 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.