Prepare against Ellis Steinberg
Canada · World #60,410 classical · FIDE ID 2624362
Our database contains 138 games by Ellis Steinberg, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ellis Steinberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ellis Steinberg 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 | 1,854 | 1,885 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,857 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 43 | 26 | 69 | 31.2% |
| As White | 68 | 18 | 12 | 38 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 14 | 31 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ellis Steinberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ellis Steinberg's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 98.5% | 34.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 34.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues d3 (12.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Steinberg usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 75.8% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 18.2% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Ellis Steinberg's chess games
All 138 games by Ellis Steinberg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 43 wins, 26 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Malcom Marcone | 1,997 | Quebec Open U2000 | E98 |
| Jul 2016 | Oleksandr Nikulich | 1,984 | ch-Quebec Open | B06 |
| Jun 2016 | Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux | 1,965 | Laval Open | B08 |
| Jul 2018 | Sylvain De Lagrave | 1,953 | Quebec Open U2000 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Both,Aaron | 1,939 | Quebec Open 2026 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laval Open | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,918 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| Montreal Noel Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| Montreal Pere Noel U1800 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,633 |
| Quebec Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,819 |
| Montreal Mont Royal Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ellis Steinberg's chess games?
138 games by Ellis Steinberg, from Sep 2015 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 Ellis Steinberg has played.
What does Ellis Steinberg play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Ellis Steinberg opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ellis Steinberg answers 1...g6 (76% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ellis Steinberg play as White?
As White, Ellis Steinberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ellis Steinberg play as Black?
As Black, Ellis Steinberg most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Ellis Steinberg's FIDE rating?
Ellis Steinberg is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Ellis Steinberg played?
Our database contains 138 games by Ellis Steinberg, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 26 draws, 69 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ellis Steinberg?
138 games by Ellis Steinberg 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.