Prepare against Hendrik Steffers
NLD · World #70,306 classical · FIDE ID 1010743
When preparing against Hendrik Steffers, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Hendrik Steffers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Steffers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik Steffers 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 | 1,820 | 2,048 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,856 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 46 | 38 | 65 | 30.9% |
| As White | 74 | 28 | 18 | 28 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 18 | 20 | 37 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Steffers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Steffers's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 91.9% | 49.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.1% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Steffers usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Steffers usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Steffers usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Steffers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Steffers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Steffers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 97.4% | 43.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 52.0% | 19.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 36.0% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
Hendrik Steffers's chess games
All 149 games by Hendrik Steffers 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: 46 wins, 38 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Radivoj Perisic | 2,311 | 11th ch-NATO | D00 |
| Sep 2003 | Zygmunt Pioch | 2,242 | 14th ch-NATO | A47 |
| Aug 2008 | Jean-Luc Ledoux | 2,102 | 19th ch-NATO | D05 |
| Oct 1998 | Alec J Toll | 2,100 | 9th ch-NATO | A00 |
| Oct 2001 | Michel Bellardi | 2,082 | 12th ch-NATO | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,227 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,816 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| 10th ch-NATO | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| 11th ch-NATO | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| 22nd ch-NATO | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik Steffers's chess games?
149 games by Hendrik Steffers, 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 Hendrik Steffers has played.
What does Hendrik Steffers play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Hendrik Steffers opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Steffers answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Hendrik Steffers play as White?
As White, Hendrik Steffers's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik Steffers play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik Steffers most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Hendrik Steffers's FIDE rating?
Hendrik Steffers is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Hendrik Steffers played?
Our database contains 149 games by Hendrik Steffers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 38 draws, 65 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik Steffers?
149 games by Hendrik Steffers 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.