Prepare against Emils Steiners
CM · LVA · World #10,182 classical · FIDE ID 11629991
Our database contains 309 games by Emils Steiners, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emils Steiners's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emils Steiners 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 | 2,167 | 2,237 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,052 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,175 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 123 | 60 | 126 | 39.8% |
| As White | 151 | 69 | 32 | 50 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 158 | 54 | 28 | 76 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emils Steiners's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emils Steiners's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 85.4% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 22 | 14.6% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Steiners usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Steiners usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Steiners usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Steiners usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Steiners usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Steiners usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 65.4% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 28 | 34.6% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 98.1% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Emils Steiners's chess games
All 309 games by Emils Steiners in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 123 wins, 60 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 10/0/2 | 83.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Shreyas Royal | 2,522 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | B33 |
| Mar 2026 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,509 | Titled Tue | E71 |
| Jul 2026 | Stanley Badacsonyi | 2,476 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | D35 |
| May 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | Titled Tuesday | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Barria Zuniga | 2,341 | Titled Tue | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 40.5 | 2,206 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,511 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| SixDays Budapest IMC Mar | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emils Steiners's chess games?
309 games by Emils Steiners, from Nov 2019 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 Emils Steiners has played.
What does Emils Steiners play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Emils Steiners opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emils Steiners answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Emils Steiners play as White?
As White, Emils Steiners's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emils Steiners play as Black?
As Black, Emils Steiners most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Emils Steiners's FIDE rating?
Emils Steiners is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Emils Steiners played?
Our database contains 309 games by Emils Steiners, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 60 draws, 126 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emils Steiners?
309 games by Emils Steiners 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.