Prepare against Eric Steger
United States · World #63,064 classical · FIDE ID 2067978
When preparing against Eric Steger, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Eric Steger, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Steger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Steger 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 | 1,845 | 1,919 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 51.6% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Steger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Steger's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Steger usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Steger usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Steger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Steger usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Steger usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Eric Steger's chess games
All 31 games by Eric Steger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Jul 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Uyanga Byambaa | 2,065 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B53 |
| Dec 2013 | Peter Sherwood | 1,817 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C90 |
| Dec 2013 | William Campers | 1,782 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C00 |
| Nov 2015 | Cailen Melville | 1,757 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | A65 |
| Jun 2014 | Perry B Rosenstein | 1,725 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,996 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,642 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 1,975 |
| 25th North American Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Steger's chess games?
31 games by Eric Steger, from Jan 2014 to Jul 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 Eric Steger has played.
What does Eric Steger play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Eric Steger opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Steger answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Steger play as White?
As White, Eric Steger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Steger play as Black?
As Black, Eric Steger most often plays: Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Eric Steger's FIDE rating?
Eric Steger is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Eric Steger played?
Our database contains 31 games by Eric Steger, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Steger?
31 games by Eric Steger 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.