Prepare against Hans-Joerg Steinke
DEU · World #101,878 classical · FIDE ID 1270078
When preparing against Hans-Joerg Steinke, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 110 games by Hans-Joerg Steinke, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joerg Steinke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joerg Steinke 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 | 1,724 | 1,864 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,745 | 1,788 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 29 | 38 | 43 | 26.4% |
| As White | 56 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joerg Steinke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joerg Steinke's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 98.2% | 44.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Steinke usually continues c4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steinke usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Steinke usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Steinke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 80.0% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Hans-Joerg Steinke's chess games
All 110 games by Hans-Joerg Steinke in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Rembrandt Bruil | 1,925 | 27th Goch Open | D63 |
| Jul 2022 | Reinhard Walther | 1,922 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D18 |
| Sep 2016 | Jose Antonio Alonso | 1,906 | 27th Goch Open | C02 |
| Nov 2019 | Stefan Schmieder | 1,847 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C06 |
| Apr 2017 | Noah Geltz | 1,752 | 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund ABC Serie A-24 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,566 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,669 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,727 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,632 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,836 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,642 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,472 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joerg Steinke's chess games?
110 games by Hans-Joerg Steinke, from Oct 2016 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 Hans-Joerg Steinke has played.
What does Hans-Joerg Steinke play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Hans-Joerg Steinke opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joerg Steinke answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joerg Steinke play as White?
As White, Hans-Joerg Steinke's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joerg Steinke play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joerg Steinke most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Hans-Joerg Steinke's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joerg Steinke is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,745 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Hans-Joerg Steinke played?
Our database contains 110 games by Hans-Joerg Steinke, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joerg Steinke?
110 games by Hans-Joerg Steinke 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.