Prepare against Guenter Steiner
CM · Austria · World #12,400 classical · FIDE ID 1601873
When preparing against Guenter Steiner, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 91 games by Guenter Steiner, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Steiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Steiner 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 | 2,137 | 2,221 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,169 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,146 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 25 | 36 | 30 | 27.5% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 21 | 12 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Steiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Steiner's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 77.1% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Steiner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Steiner usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Steiner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 52.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Guenter Steiner's chess games
All 91 games by Guenter Steiner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 36 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1997 | Reinhard Lendwai | 2,375 | chT-AUT 9798 | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Heimo Titz | 2,345 | 15th Jacques Lemans Open | A34 |
| Nov 1998 | Heinrich Rolletschek | 2,300 | chT2M-AUT 9899 | B19 |
| Mar 1998 | Manfred Neulinger | 2,295 | chT-AUT 9798 | E91 |
| Oct 1997 | Harald Schneider-Zinner | 2,265 | chT-AUT 9798 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,363 |
| ch-AUT | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| 15th Jacques Lemans Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,430 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| Kassel Open | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| 11th Budapest Spring Open | 1995 | 5 | 3 | 2,372 |
| 4th Casino Open | 1996 | 5 | 2 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Steiner's chess games?
91 games by Guenter Steiner, from Apr 2003 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 Guenter Steiner has played.
What does Guenter Steiner play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Guenter Steiner opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Steiner answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Guenter Steiner play as White?
As White, Guenter Steiner's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Steiner play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Steiner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Guenter Steiner's FIDE rating?
Guenter Steiner is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Guenter Steiner played?
Our database contains 91 games by Guenter Steiner, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 36 draws, 30 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Steiner?
91 games by Guenter Steiner 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.