Prepare against Hayden Steele
New Zealand · World #33,734 classical · FIDE ID 4319176
Our database contains 36 games by Hayden Steele, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hayden Steele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hayden Steele 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 | 1,965 | 1,994 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 47.2% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hayden Steele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hayden Steele's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Steele usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Steele usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Steele usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Steele usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Steele usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Hayden Steele's chess games
All 36 games by Hayden Steele in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | RJ Dive | 2,143 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | A37 |
| Jan 2025 | M Krstev | 2,095 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | C18 |
| Jan 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,081 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | B56 |
| Jan 2026 | Matthew David McNabb | 2,040 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | B30 |
| Jan 2025 | John Stark | 2,031 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,946 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,067 |
| ch-NZL Open 131st | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,918 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hayden Steele's chess games?
36 games by Hayden Steele, from Oct 2022 to Aug 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 Hayden Steele has played.
What does Hayden Steele play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Hayden Steele opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hayden Steele answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hayden Steele play as White?
As White, Hayden Steele's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hayden Steele play as Black?
As Black, Hayden Steele most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hayden Steele's FIDE rating?
Hayden Steele is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Hayden Steele played?
Our database contains 36 games by Hayden Steele, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hayden Steele?
36 games by Hayden Steele 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.