Prepare against Emils Steiners
CM · LVA · World #12,259 classical · FIDE ID 11629991
When preparing against Emils Steiners, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 328 games by Emils Steiners, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,139 | 2,237 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,052 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,175 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 129 | 66 | 133 | 39.3% |
| As White | 161 | 73 | 34 | 54 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 167 | 56 | 32 | 79 | 33.5% |
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 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 86.3% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 22 | 13.7% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Steiners usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Steiners usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Steiners usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% 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 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 67.8% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 28 | 32.2% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 98.1% | 50.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Emils Steiners's chess games
All 328 games by Emils Steiners in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Sep 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: 129 wins, 66 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 17/6/8 | 54.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| 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 | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| 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 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,511 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| 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?
328 games by Emils Steiners, from Nov 2019 to Sep 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 161 games with White in our database, Emils Steiners opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emils Steiners answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (32% 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 (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 78.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 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 (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Emils Steiners's FIDE rating?
Emils Steiners is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Emils Steiners played?
Our database contains 328 games by Emils Steiners, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 66 draws, 133 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emils Steiners?
328 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.