Prepare against Erich Steigerstorfer
Austria · World #17,983 classical · FIDE ID 1607073
Our database contains 45 games by Erich Steigerstorfer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erich Steigerstorfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Steigerstorfer 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 | 2,075 | 2,203 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,073 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,164 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 13.3% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Steigerstorfer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Steigerstorfer usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Steigerstorfer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Steigerstorfer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Steigerstorfer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Erich Steigerstorfer's chess games
All 45 games by Erich Steigerstorfer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 6 wins, 23 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Herbert Wohlfahrt | 2,230 | chT-AUT | A12 |
| Nov 2001 | Martin Heyne | 2,154 | chT2M-AUT 0102 | D12 |
| Jan 1999 | Norbert Fruehauf | 2,150 | chT2M-AUT 9899 | B19 |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Schulz | 2,031 | ch-AUT Seniors | B19 |
| Sep 2015 | Harald Obran | 2,012 | ch-AUT Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1992 | 10 | 4 | 2,182 |
| chT2M-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2M-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-AUT Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| chT2M-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,282 |
| SUI-AUT 3rd U20 | 1970 | 2 | 1 | – |
| ch-HUN Open | 1987 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,300 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 1 | 1 | 2,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Steigerstorfer's chess games?
45 games by Erich Steigerstorfer, from Apr 2003 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 Erich Steigerstorfer has played.
What does Erich Steigerstorfer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Erich Steigerstorfer opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Steigerstorfer answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Erich Steigerstorfer play as White?
As White, Erich Steigerstorfer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Steigerstorfer play as Black?
As Black, Erich Steigerstorfer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Erich Steigerstorfer's FIDE rating?
Erich Steigerstorfer is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Erich Steigerstorfer played?
Our database contains 45 games by Erich Steigerstorfer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 23 draws, 16 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Steigerstorfer?
45 games by Erich Steigerstorfer 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.