Prepare against Henry Robert Steel
IM · ZAF · World #1,542 classical · FIDE ID 14300567
Our database contains 243 games by Henry Robert Steel, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henry Robert Steel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Robert Steel 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 | 2,408 | 2,420 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,415 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,424 | 2,442 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 113 | 60 | 70 | 46.5% |
| As White | 121 | 64 | 25 | 32 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 122 | 49 | 35 | 38 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Robert Steel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Robert Steel's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 96.7% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Steel usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Steel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Steel usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Steel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 95.2% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 90.2% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Henry Robert Steel's chess games
All 243 games by Henry Robert Steel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 113 wins, 60 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 36 | 19/13/4 | 52.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Gata Kamsky | 2,706 | Olympiad-41 | B50 |
| Sep 2010 | Luke J McShane | 2,657 | Olympiad-39 | B70 |
| Sep 2011 | Ahmed Adly | 2,605 | 10th African Games Open | B92 |
| Oct 2019 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,555 | CAN-ch International | B90 |
| Oct 2019 | Pavel Anisimov | 2,527 | Titled Tue | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,407 |
| ch-Africa | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,494 |
| 45th ch-RSA | 2011 | 11 | 9 | 2,428 |
| South African Open | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,367 |
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,401 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,555 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Robert Steel's chess games?
243 games by Henry Robert Steel, from Oct 2005 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 Henry Robert Steel has played.
What does Henry Robert Steel play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Henry Robert Steel opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Robert Steel answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Henry Robert Steel play as White?
As White, Henry Robert Steel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Robert Steel play as Black?
As Black, Henry Robert Steel most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Henry Robert Steel's FIDE rating?
Henry Robert Steel is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,424 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Henry Robert Steel played?
Our database contains 243 games by Henry Robert Steel, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 60 draws, 70 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Robert Steel?
243 games by Henry Robert Steel 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.