Prepare against Guenter Steinkuehler
DEU · World #14,013 classical · FIDE ID 4663403
Our database contains 39 games by Guenter Steinkuehler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Steinkuehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Steinkuehler 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 | 2,116 | 2,138 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 23.1% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Steinkuehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Steinkuehler's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 80.0% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Steinkuehler usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Steinkuehler usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Steinkuehler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Steinkuehler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Steinkuehler usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Steinkuehler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Guenter Steinkuehler's chess games
All 39 games by Guenter Steinkuehler 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Thomas Kley | 2,195 | Oberliga NRW 9899 II | C54 |
| Nov 1998 | Wolfgang Weiler | 2,150 | 47th Cologne Open | A43 |
| Nov 1998 | Alfonso Turco | 2,135 | 47th Cologne Open | A70 |
| Nov 1999 | Martin Mainusch | 2,119 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Cologne Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,146 |
| ch-Cologne | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,095 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,039 |
| 26th Porz Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | 1,850 |
| London | 1863 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Blackburne GBR tour Simul | 1871 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Steinitz GBR tour Simul | 1874 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Steinkuehler's chess games?
39 games by Guenter Steinkuehler, 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 Guenter Steinkuehler has played.
What does Guenter Steinkuehler play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Guenter Steinkuehler opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Steinkuehler answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guenter Steinkuehler play as White?
As White, Guenter Steinkuehler's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Steinkuehler play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Steinkuehler most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Guenter Steinkuehler's FIDE rating?
Guenter Steinkuehler is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Guenter Steinkuehler played?
Our database contains 39 games by Guenter Steinkuehler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Steinkuehler?
39 games by Guenter Steinkuehler 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.