Prepare against Denis Steininger
France · World #32,106 classical · FIDE ID 607690
Our database contains 82 games by Denis Steininger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Steininger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Steininger 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 | 1,973 | 2,105 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,989 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,100 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 19 | 10 | 53 | 23.2% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 4 | 29 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Steininger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Steininger's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Steininger usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Steininger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Steininger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Steininger usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Steininger usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Denis Steininger's chess games
All 82 games by Denis Steininger 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Arnaud Colson | 2,103 | ch-Lorraine | B04 |
| May 2013 | Gregory Schmitt | 2,015 | ch-Lorraine | A21 |
| Aug 2004 | Miklos Palczert | 2,012 | Budapest FS08 FM-B | C86 |
| Sep 2004 | Sergio Picatoste Verdejo | 1,972 | Graz Open A | C11 |
| Aug 1999 | Cyril Humeau | 1,950 | ch-FRA Open A | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 1,856 |
| 28th Metz Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Vandoeuvre Open 16th | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,845 |
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,924 |
| 29th Metz Open B | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,740 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2006 | 4 | 0 | 2,021 |
| ch-Lorraine | 2013 | 4 | 4 | 2,318 |
| 19th Metz Open | 2001 | 3 | 0 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Steininger's chess games?
82 games by Denis Steininger, 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 Denis Steininger has played.
What does Denis Steininger play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Denis Steininger opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Steininger answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Denis Steininger play as White?
As White, Denis Steininger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Steininger play as Black?
As Black, Denis Steininger most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Denis Steininger's FIDE rating?
Denis Steininger is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Denis Steininger played?
Our database contains 82 games by Denis Steininger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 53 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Steininger?
82 games by Denis Steininger 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.