Prepare against Friedrich Steininger
Austria · World #19,681 classical · FIDE ID 1601440
When preparing against Friedrich Steininger, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 61 games by Friedrich Steininger, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Steininger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Steininger 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 | 2,061 | 2,217 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 14 | 26 | 21 | 23.0% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 14.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2002-2020): 111 rated games against 96 different opponents, across 51 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 111 | 31 | 50 | 30 | 27.9% | 2,048 | 2,048 | 19 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 69 | 20 | 37 | 12 | 29.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,110 | 1,976 |
| 2019 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1,980 | 2,051 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1,963 | 2,063 |
| 2017 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2,000 | 2,120 |
| 2016 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1,944 | 1,944 |
| 2015 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2,054 | 2,226 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1,976 | 1,976 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,113 | 2,113 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,070 | 1,956 |
| 2010 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2,136 | 2,086 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1,978 | 1,978 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,167 | 2,033 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,134 | 2,034 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,432 | 2,032 |
| 2002 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,283 | 2,112 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Steininger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Steininger's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Steininger usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Steininger usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Steininger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Steininger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Steininger usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Friedrich Steininger's chess games
All 61 games by Friedrich Steininger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Marco Stagl | 2,458 | ch-Graz A | D02 |
| Aug 2010 | Martin Schmidbauer | 2,265 | 17th Graz Open A | A90 |
| Aug 2010 | Robert Perhinig | 2,262 | 17th Graz Open A | D43 |
| Jan 2002 | Stefan Fuchs | 2,118 | Graz Open | D13 |
| Sep 2019 | Simon Prato | 2,103 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | E74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| Graz Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,285 |
| 17th Graz Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-Graz A | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-Graz | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| chT2M-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Steininger's chess games?
61 games by Friedrich Steininger, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Friedrich Steininger has played.
What does Friedrich Steininger play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Friedrich Steininger opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Steininger answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Steininger play as White?
As White, Friedrich Steininger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Steininger play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Steininger most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Friedrich Steininger's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Steininger is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Friedrich Steininger played?
Our database contains 61 games by Friedrich Steininger, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Steininger?
61 games by Friedrich Steininger 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.